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Peacock Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
19.4804, -155.933
Field Notes
Description:
Large mouthed fish with protruding lower jaw, dark-edge, and iridescent blue spots. Has a series of white vertical bars on the half rear of the body and a large patch under the pectoral fins.
Habitat:
Seen at shallow water, they chase their prey, reliying on ambush or careful stalking to get within striking distance.
Notes:
Dangerous to eat.
Most grouper fish begins their life as females and become male upon attaining large size.
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Cephalopholis argus
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PublishedJuly 29, 2014
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