Golden Hind
Cephalopholis aurantia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 40–300 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A deep dwelling grouper of steep seaward reefs, the golden hind usually lives between about a hundred and two hundred and fifty metres, though it sometimes rises shallower. It hunts crabs along the slope, lives alone, and is rare enough that museum specimens are scarce.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218177.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden Hind live?
- The Golden Hind (Cephalopholis aurantia) is typically found at 40–300 m.
- Is the Golden Hind dangerous to divers?
- The Golden Hind is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Golden Hind get?
- The Golden Hind grows to about 60 cm.