Monotaxis grandoculis

  • Bigeye emperor
  • Großaugen-Straßenkeher
  • Empereur bossu
  • Emperador ojo grande
  • Imperatore dai grandi occhi

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 100 Meters.
  • Common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 60 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing