Bluespotted Hind
Cephalopholis cyanostigma
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- Max size: 55 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A coastal hind that hunts crustaceans and small fishes across shallow protected reefs, seagrass beds and coral rich ground down to about 50 metres. It lives alone and starts life female, with some individuals later changing into males as they grow toward their full 55 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279147.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bluespotted Hind live?
- The Bluespotted Hind (Cephalopholis cyanostigma) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Bluespotted Hind dangerous to divers?
- The Bluespotted Hind is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bluespotted Hind get?
- The Bluespotted Hind grows to about 55 cm.