Photoblepharon palpebratum (Boddaert, 1781)

Eyelight fish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Beryciformes \| Anomalopidae
Synonyms	Sparus palpebratus, Photoblepharon palpebratus, Photoblepharon palpebratus palpebratus, ... more
Common names	Luminos fish, Flashlightfish, Onefin flashlightfish, ... more

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Main reference

McCosker, J.E. and R.H. Rosenblatt. 1987. (Ref. 5004)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 25 m (Ref. 1602)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 19°N - 24°S

Pacific Ocean: Philippines to the Society Islands, south to New Caledonia. Replaced in the western Indian Ocean by Photoblepharon steinitzi (Ref. 37816).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 20; Anal spines: 1 - 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 15

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. Usually observed at night (Ref. 48635).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial


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