Niger Hind
Cephalopholis nigri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 100 m
- Max size: 30.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This grouper haunts mud, sand and rock bottoms in coastal waters of West Africa, usually shallower than 50 metres. It reaches about 31 centimetres and will, on occasion, push into brackish lagoons and estuaries.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Cephalopholis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279151.
FAQ
- How deep does the Niger Hind live?
- The Niger Hind (Cephalopholis nigri) is typically found at to 100 m.
- Is the Niger Hind dangerous to divers?
- The Niger Hind is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Niger Hind get?
- The Niger Hind grows to about 30.5 cm.