Rock hind

Photo Credit: Matheus Oliveira Freitas (fishbase.us)
Family Groupers, hamlets, hinds, seabasses, sand-perches, tatleys
Scientific Family Serranidae
Scientific Name Epinephelus adscensionis
Spanish Name Cabra mora
ITIS# 167696
Tail shape Rounded

2 or 3 dark saddles along base of dorsal fin and another on top of caudal peduncle. Tan with red spots on head, body and fins, spots becoming larger ventrally.


Biology

Found on rocky reefs. Usually solitary. Difficult to approach. Juveniles often seen in rockpools. Feeds mainly on crabs (67%) and fishes (20%).

Appearance

Body Shape
Fusiform
Color
Main Color: Red-brown
Other Color: white
Common Body Shape
Torpedo-shaped


Pattern
Spotted
Length
Avg Length: 14 inches (35 cm)
Max Length: 26 inches (65 cm)
Maximum Weight
8.9 lbs (4080 g)




Specifications

Handling Concerns
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
MA-TX


Abundance
Less Common


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