Coral Grouper [Cephalopholis miniata]
Description
Coral Groupers are colorful, compact groupers that typically shelter near coral heads and reef structure. Underwater, divers often see them peering out from crevices, then darting forward to snap up small prey.
Where To See Coral Grouper
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
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| Order |
Perch-Like Fishes
Perciformes
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| Family |
Groupers
Epinephelidae
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| Genus |
Cephalopholis
Cephalopholis
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