Graysby
Cephalopholis cruentata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–170 m
- Max size: 42.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small grouper hides among turtlegrass and coral by day, staying close to ledges and crevices within a home range of around 2,000 square metres. It hunts mainly fishes after dark, and because it can carry ciguatera, larger fish are best treated with caution.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279146.
FAQ
- How deep does the Graysby live?
- The Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) is typically found at 0–170 m.
- Is the Graysby dangerous to divers?
- The Graysby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Graysby get?
- The Graysby grows to about 42.6 cm.