Coral Hind
Cephalopholis miniata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–150 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A brilliant red grouper spotted with blue, the coral hind favours clear exposed reefs down to about 150 metres. A dominant male holds a harem of up to a dozen females across a shared territory, and his diet runs heavily to small reef fishes alongside crustaceans.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218184.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coral Hind live?
- The Coral Hind (Cephalopholis miniata) is typically found at 2–150 m.
- Is the Coral Hind dangerous to divers?
- The Coral Hind is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Coral Hind get?
- The Coral Hind grows to about 50 cm.