Fin's Fish Guide
The Strawberry hind (Cephalopholis spiloparaea) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., Brunei Darsm, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Christmas I. and others
Description
The Strawberry hind is a grouper (Serranidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm. It has a plain red-orange body with fine pale dots. 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 Strawberry hind?
The Strawberry hind has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Strawberry hind live?
The Strawberry hind lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., Brunei Darsm, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Christmas I. and others
How big does the Strawberry hind get?
The Strawberry hind grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Strawberry hind dangerous to humans?
No, the Strawberry hind is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Strawberry hind edible?
Yes, the Strawberry hind is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Cephalopholis
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