Leopard Hind
Cephalopholis leopardus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the smallest groupers known, this hind keeps to coral rich lagoon pinnacles, channels and outer slopes, usually alone and hiding in caves and crevices. It hunts fishes and crustaceans and reaches about twenty four centimetres, producing relatively few eggs for its kind.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218185.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leopard Hind live?
- The Leopard Hind (Cephalopholis leopardus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Leopard Hind dangerous to divers?
- The Leopard Hind is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leopard Hind get?
- The Leopard Hind grows to about 24 cm.