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Priacanthus meeki in life
In life — Hawaiian Bigeye, photographed by an iNaturalist observer, not this specimen. (c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David R
BPBM 39139Ichthyology

Priacanthus meeki

Hawaiian Bigeye

As recorded: Priacanthus meeki Jenkins, 1903

Animalia › Chordata › Perciformes › Priacanthidae

Collected by
Ron Casuga (local fisherman), via Clayward K.M. Tam and Mike N. Yamamoto
Date
August 6, 2003
Locality
Oahu; Hickam Harbor
Island
Oʻahu
Record type
Preserved specimen
18 Bishop specimens of Priacanthus meeki · collected 1923–2008Species page ›

Priacanthus meeki observed alive

This specimen was collected in 2003. Since 2000, iNaturalist observers have recorded 32 research-grade sightings in the wild, most recently on 2024-12-26.

Priacanthus meeki observed 2024-12-26

2024-12-26

Kewalo Basin, Honolulu, HI, US

(c) Robin White, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Priacanthus meeki observed 2024-06-30

2024-06-30

Kahaluu-Keauhou, HI 96740, USA

(c) Adam Maire, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Priacanthus meeki observed 2024-05-12

2024-05-12

Honaunau-Napoopoo, HI 96704, USA

(c) Darcy Kehler, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Priacanthus meeki observed 2022-10-19

2022-10-19

Midway, Midway Atoll, UM

(c) Curtis Mahon, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Priacanthus meeki observed 2021-08-21

2021-08-21

Pupukea, HI 96712, USA

(c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Priacanthus meeki observed 2021-07-11

2021-07-11

North Shore, Waialua, HI, USA

(c) catta, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Observations and photos from iNaturalist, shown only when openly licensed.

Cite this specimen

Priacanthus meeki. BPBM 39139. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Honolulu. GBIF occurrence 38213007. Accessed via explore.bishopmuseum.org/specimens/i/39139.

Record sources