Yellowfin Hind

Cephalopholis hemistiktos

"Cephalopholis hemistiktos", the yellowfin hind, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a member of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. This species is only found around the Arabian Peninsula
Cephalopholis hemistiktos Abu Galawa Kebir, Hamata, Egypt (2009). Cephalopholis hemistiktos,Egypt,Fall,Geotagged

Appearance

It has 9 spines and 14 soft rays on its dorsal fin, and is deep red in colour. The margins of the fish’s pectoral fins are yellow, being its namesake. The mouth of the hind has four “canine” teeth, used to grip and seize prey

Habitat

This species is most commonly found in coral assemblages at depths slightly exceeding 50 metres, but can also be found in rocky regions. It may grow up to 35 centimetres in length.

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Status: Near threatened
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassActinopterygii
OrderPerciformes
FamilyEpinephelidae
GenusCephalopholis
SpeciesC. hemistiktos
Photographed in
Egypt