Strawberry Hind
Cephalopholis spiloparaea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–110 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Below forty metres on Indo Pacific coral reefs this is often the commonest grouper around, a solitary fish reaching about thirty centimetres that hunts crabs and other crustaceans. Its small size and deep water habit keep it largely out of reach of fishing pressure.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218180.
FAQ
- How deep does the Strawberry Hind live?
- The Strawberry Hind (Cephalopholis spiloparaea) is typically found at 0–110 m.
- Is the Strawberry Hind dangerous to divers?
- The Strawberry Hind is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Strawberry Hind get?
- The Strawberry Hind grows to about 30 cm.