Species guide
How to catch Glasseye
Heteropriacanthus cruentatus
saltwatergame fishPriacanthidae
The Glasseye is a striking saltwater fish known for its large eyes and deep body. It inhabits continental shelf regions, often around islands, and hunts benthic and planktonic prey. This species can grow up to about 51 cm and is valued as a game fish.
Where they live
Found in saltwater on continental shelves around islands in the Atlantic, Pacific, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. Typically lives at depths from 3 to 300 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 51 cm
What they eat
- swimming crabs
- mud crabs
- snapping shrimps
- octopus
- crab larvae
- planktonic organisms
Best baits
- crab
- shrimp
- small octopus pieces
- cut bait
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic crustacean imitations
- deep-diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- deep water angling
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