Scientific Name
Pristipomoides flavipinnis
Common Name
Golden eye jobfish
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 10;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 12;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 8. Interorbital space flat. Lower jaw slightly protruding. Bases of dorsal and anal fins without scales, their last soft rays extended into short filaments. Pectoral fins long, reaching level of anus. Scale rows on back running parallel to lateral line. Back and upper sides pale lavender or pinkish, grading to silvery ventrally. Head with dark spots on top. The margin of the dorsal fin yellow when fresh.