| Priacanthus | |
|---|---|
| Priacanthus hamrur | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Subclass: | Neopterygii |
| Infraclass: | Teleostei |
| Superorder: | Acanthopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Suborder: | Percoidei |
| Family: | Priacanthidae |
| Genus: |
Priacanthus Oken, 1817 |
Priacanthus is a genus of marine fishes belonging to the family Priacanthidae, the bigeyes. As of 2012 there are 12 species in the genus.