Peacock Hind

Cephalopholis argus

Serranidae Perciformes
Peacock Hind

Taxonomy & Basic Info

Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Serranidae
Species: Cephalopholis argus

Key Features

Distinguishing Characteristic

Covered in small, bright blue spots.

Distinguishing Characteristic

Often displays 5-6 pale vertical bars.

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Source Publication

Shoals of Sapphire

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute | ISSN: 0972-2351