Rusty Hind
Cephalopholis aitha
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–33 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small grouper of protected silty reefs that keeps to rich invertebrate ground on the inshore side of inner reefs, which makes it hard to photograph underwater. Usually solitary and reaching about twenty five centimetres, it may change from female to male as it grows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279145.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rusty Hind live?
- The Rusty Hind (Cephalopholis aitha) is typically found at 5–33 m.
- Is the Rusty Hind dangerous to divers?
- The Rusty Hind is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rusty Hind get?
- The Rusty Hind grows to about 25 cm.