The Blue-lined hind (Cephalopholis polleni) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 43 cm.
Description
The Blue-lined hind is a grouper (Serranidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 43 cm. The yellow body bears numerous blue longitudinal lines. As a bottom-oriented ambush predator it shelters in crevices and caves of coral and rocky reefs and seizes small fish and crustaceans. Many groupers change sex. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue-lined hind?
The Blue-lined hind has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly yellow-gold.
Where does the Blue-lined hind live?
The Blue-lined hind lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blue-lined hind get?
The Blue-lined hind grows to a maximum of about 43 cm.
Is the Blue-lined hind dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue-lined hind is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue-lined hind edible?
The Blue-lined hind is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Cephalopholis
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