Coral Hind (Juvenile) (Cephalopholis miniata)

Also known as Cod, Coral Cod, Coral Grouper, Coral Rockcod, Coral Trout, Hind, Jewel Grouper, Miniata Grouper, Red Jewel Grouper, Rockcod, Trout, Vermilion Grouper, Vermilion Rockcod, Vermilion Sea Bass

Description

Also known as Cod, Coral Cod, Coral Grouper, Coral Rockcod, Coral Trout, Hind, Jewel Grouper, Miniata Grouper, Red Jewel Grouper, Rockcod, Trout, Vermilion Grouper, Vermilion Rockcod, Vermilion Sea Bass.

Found singly or in harems, over exposed, clear water, coral reefs.
They feed on crustaceans and small fish.
Length - 40cm
Depth - 2-150m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Groupers are solitary carnivores that hunt near the bottom usually at dusk. Food is drawn into their mouths by a powerful suction when they open their overly large mouths and then swallowed whole.
Spawning is seasonal and controlled by the moons phase. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/6450

Related creatures

Heads up! Many creatures change during their life. Juvenile fish become adults and some change shape or their colour. Some species change sex and others just get older. The following creature(s) are known relatives of the Coral Hind (Juvenile). Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Coral Hind

Coral Hind

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2 comments

  1. Posted by @Randy
    August 29, 2019 at 13:56 pm - 1 person found this useful.

    I'm pretty sure the last picture to the right isn't a coral grouper. http://fishesofaustralia.net.au/home/species/4383

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