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Areolate Rock Cod
Epinephelus areolatus
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Golden Rock Cod
Cephalopholis aurantia
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 300 m
- Found in
- 23 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteyelloworangered
- Body shape
- Standard
- Family
- Serranidae
Cephalopholis aurantia, the golden hind, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae. This rarely encountered species lives on steep seaward reefs of the Indo-Pacific.
Similar species
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Banded Rock Cod
Hyporthodus ergastularius
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Barber Perch
Caesioperca rasor
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Barramundi Cod
Chromileptes altivelis
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Black Grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
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Black Saddle Coral Grouper
Plectropomus laevis
Questions
Is Golden Rock Cod dangerous?
Golden Rock Cod has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Golden Rock Cod?
How deep does Golden Rock Cod live?
Golden Rock Cod can be found at depths of up to 300 meters.
