PRIACANTHIDAE Priacanthus macracanthus, 8.3 cm SL (photo by Ukkrit Satapoomin) Priacanthus macracanthus Cuvier, 1829 Brownspot Bigeye D X, 12-14; A III, 13-14; P1 18-19; LLp 72-82. Body relatively deep, ovate and compressed. Anterior profile subasymmetrical, protruding lower jaw tip above midline of body. One strong spine at angle of preopercle. Caudal fin generally truncate. Color: body red with silvery reflection. Fins pinkish; dorsal, anal and pelvic fins with rusty yellow or yellowish brown spots, being equal to 1/2 of pupil diameter. Size: maximum length 35 cm. Distribution: widespread in the Indo-West Pacific. Remarks: occurring usually in around the sandy and rocky shore or open sandy bottom, very important in trawl fishes in Andaman Sea and South China Sea. Most common in the Priacanthidae.