Leopard Hind
Cephalopholis leopardus
Also known as: Cod, Hind, Leopard Cod, Leopard Coral Cod, Leopard Grouper, Leopard Rockcod, Redspot Coral Cod, Red-spotted Coral Cod, Red-spotted Rockcod, Rockcod, Trout
- Cod
- Hind
- Leopard Cod
- Leopard Coral Cod
- Leopard Grouper
- Leopard Rockcod
- Redspot Coral Cod
- Red-spotted Coral Cod
- Red-spotted Rockcod
- Rockcod
- Trout
Overview
Found singly and secretive, hiding in caves and crevices, over channels, lagoon pinnacles, and outer reef slopes, rich in coral growth.
One of the smallest groups.
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.
How to identify
- Fins & Tail
- flag tail
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 10
Found singly and secretive, hiding in caves and crevices, over channels, lagoon pinnacles, and outer reef slopes, rich in coral growth.
Adult photos 10
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