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Peacock Grouper (Cephalopholis argus)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Cephalopholis argus

Schneider, 1801

Peacock Grouper

Also known as: Peacock Hind, Hind, Argus Grouper, Black Rock-Cod, Blue Spotted Grouper

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About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

0–40 m

Max size

60 cm

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Epinephelidae

Where to find it

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Bommie Cod (Cephalopholis cyanostigma)

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Cloudy Rock Cod (Epinephelus erythrurus)

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