Description

Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 20; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15.

Common Names

Taxonomic Hierarchy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Trachichthyiformes

Family: Anomalopidae

Genus: Photoblepharon

Species: Photoblepharon palpebratum (Boddaert, 1781)

Climate Zone

Biology

Occurs along seaward reefs near or along steep drop-offs with caves (Ref. 9710). In some areas it may approach the surface (Ref. 9710). Usually feeds in large groups away from the reefs at night. Well hidden in caves during the day and rarely seen; often observed at 10-30 m at night (Ref. 48635).

Habitat

associated

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Threat to Humans

Harmless