Peacock Hind (Cephalopholis argus)

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

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

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 Peacock Hind. Click the image(s) to explore further or hover over to get a better view!

Peacock Hind (Juvenile)

Peacock Hind (Juvenile)

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