Cephalopholis argus, Peacock hind : fisheries, gamefish, aquarium
A generally common species (Ref. 9710). Adults are benthic and benthopelagic in a variety of coral habitats (Ref. 58534, 58302) from tide pools to depths of at least 40 m; preferring the 1 to 10 m reef zone. Juveniles prefer shallow, protected coral thickets (Ref. 37816).
Cephalopholis argus - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ...
Cephalopholis argus, the peacock hind, roi, bluespotted grouper, and celestial grouper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a member of the subfamily Epinephelinae, the groupers, and part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses.
peacock hind (Cephalopholis argus) - Species Profile
Impact of Introduction: In Hawai'i this species has spread throughout the main islands and has become the dominant large-bodied predator on reefs. A diet study by Dierking et al. (2009) showed that 98% of the diet was composed of fish and that peacock hind consumed many different kinds of fish.
Cephalopholis argus - Fishes of Australia
More Info. Recorded in Australia from Ashmore Reef, Timor Sea, Kendrew Island, Rowley Shoals and Scott Reef, WA, to Moreton Bay, QLD, also Boot Reef, Osprey Reef and Herald Cay in the Coral Sea, and Elizabeth Reef and Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea.
Species: Cephalopholis argus, Argus Grouper, Peacock Hind ...
Cephalopholis argus Bloch & Schneider, 1801. Peacock Hind, Argus Grouper, Peacock Grouper. Body robust, oblong, body depth < head length; snout much longer than small eye; convex between the eyes; rear of top jaw exposed when mouth closed, with bony knob at lower rear corner; most of teeth movable; gill rakers 9-11 + 17-19; preopercle rounded ...
Peacock grouper · Cephalopholis argus · Reeflings Library
The Peacock Grouper, scientifically known as Cephalopholis argus, is a strikingly patterned fish that is popular among aquarists for its vibrant colors and interactive behavior. This species is also known by other common names such as Blue-Spotted Grouper and Argus Grouper.
Cephalopholis argus - FishBase
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Durban, South Africa and eastward to French Polynesia and the Pitcairn group, north to the Ryukyu and Ogasawara islands, south to northern Australia and Lord Howe Island. May be confused with Cephalopholis cyanostigma. Diagnosis:
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