Peacock Hind [Cephalopholis argus]
Description
The Peacock Hind, also known as the Argus Grouper or the Peacock Grouper, is a species of grouper. It is a marine, tropical fish which is known from the Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, the Line Islands, and the Tuamotu Islands. It inhabits coral reefs and lagoons, and can be found at depths between 1 and 40 metres. The Peacock Hind is a nocturnal predator, and its diet mainly consists of small fish and invertebrates. This species is distinguished by its robust body, its large mouth, and its pattern of dark spots on a light background.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Eels and Morays
Anguilliformes
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| Family |
Moray Eels
Muraenidae
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| Genus |
Mosaic Morays
Channomuraena
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