Description
Also known as Argus Grouper, Argus Hind, Black Rockcod, Bluedot Grouper, Bluespot Grouper, Blue-spotted Grouper, Celestial Grouper, Cod, Hind, Peacock Cod, Peacock Coralcod, Peacock Grouper, Peacock Rockcod, Rockcod, Trout.
Found singly or in harems, often seen resting on coral heads, over exposed, inner and outer coral and rocky reefs.
They feed on fish and crustaceans.
Length - 60cm
Depth - 1-45m
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/6396
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