Peacock Hind
Cephalopholis argus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Covered in small blue spots, this hind holds a territory on the reef from tide pools down to about 40 metres, where one dominant male shares a patch with up to a dozen adults. It is an ambush hunter of small fishes, and eating it carries a real risk of ciguatera poisoning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218174.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peacock Hind live?
- The Peacock Hind (Cephalopholis argus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Peacock Hind dangerous to divers?
- The Peacock Hind is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peacock Hind get?
- The Peacock Hind grows to about 60 cm.