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Hexagon Rock Cod

Epinephelus hexagonatus

Seabook: Hexagon Rock Cod

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Max Weight

Max Depth

30 m

Description

Epinephelus hexagonatus, commonly referred to as the star-spotted groper or the wirenet rockcod, is a species of ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found mostly in the West Indian Ocean. It is named after the po... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
black
brown
red

Poisonous

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Social Behaviour

Solitary