Popeye Catalufa - Eastern Pacific

The Popeye Catalufa (Pristigenys serrula) is an elusive fish found among the coastal Pacific Ocean, such as the Western Coast of Mexico. They have a vibrant red body with lighter, vertical stripes. Their eyes are unusually large, likely used for nocturnal hunting. They also have abnormally large pectoral fins. They are carnivorous by nature, and should not be kept with smaller fish. Little is known about their natural habits, though they should have plenty of caves or overhangs to hide among. They should be fed a variety of carnivorous preparations regularly, and are not recommended for reef aquariums, though they pose no threats to coral. They reach a maximum size of 14 inches and should be housed in an aquarium of at least 120 gallons.