Golden hind
Cephalopholis aurantia
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Overview
Golden hind (Cephalopholis aurantia) is a marine fish of the family Epinephelidae, in the order Perciformes/Serranoidei. Maximum recorded length is 60 cm. Its recorded depth range is 40–300 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 60,0 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 40-300m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
40-300m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Perciformes/Serranoidei |
| Familie | Epinephelidae |
| Arten | Cephalopholis aurantia |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Golden hind get?
Golden hind can grow up to 60.0 cm long.
Where is Golden hind found?
Coral reefs
What family does Golden hind belong to?
Golden hind (Cephalopholis aurantia) belongs to the family Epinephelidae in the order Perciformes/Serranoidei.
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