Heteropriacanthus cruentatus

Glasseye, a reference photo
Photo: Rickard Zerpe · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Heteropriacanthus, the glasseyes or glass bigeyes, are a genus of the bigeye family found in all tropical seas around the world. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. It grows to a size of 50.7 cm (20.0 in) in total length.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Glasseye being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Acanthuriformes
Family
Priacanthidae
Species
Heteropriacanthus cruentatus

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