Yellowfin Hind
Cephalopholis hemistiktos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 4–55 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
On patchy open reef in the Red Sea, the yellowfin hind hunts by day, taking mostly small reef fishes along with crustaceans. Pairs stay monogamous and jointly defend a shared territory, holding ground down to about fifty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218188.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowfin Hind live?
- The Yellowfin Hind (Cephalopholis hemistiktos) is typically found at 4–55 m.
- Is the Yellowfin Hind dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowfin Hind is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowfin Hind get?
- The Yellowfin Hind grows to about 35 cm.