Priacanthus meeki Jenkins, 1903

Hawaiian bigeye

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Priacanthidae
Synonyms	Priacanthus helvolus, ... more
Common names	Ula lau au, Aweoweo, ... more

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Main reference

Starnes, W.C. 1988. (Ref. 5403)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 33.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; non-migratory; marine; depth range 3 - 230 m (Ref. 38732)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Eastern Pacific: Hawaiian and Midway Islands; a single juvenile specimen recorded from the Galapagos Islands. Strays reach Johnston Atoll (Ref. 9710). Reports from Japan are probably misidentifications of Priacanthus hamrur.
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Inhabit clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Found under ledges during the day (Ref. 9710). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). Spawning may occur by December or soon after. Sound production has been studied in this species (Ref. 5403).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	High

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