How big is the Peacock grouper?

Peacock grouper (Cephalopholis argus) reaches 30–60 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Peacock grouper?

Peacock grouper is found between 1–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Peacock grouper?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Peacock grouper?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Peacock grouper (Cephalopholis argus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Cephalopholis argus
Common name: Peacock grouper
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Cephalopholis
Size: 30–60 cm
Depth: 1–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Cephalopholis argus reaches 60 cm. Grouper with dark green-brown to black body covered with black-circled bright blue spots (hence argus, reference to 100 eyes of mythological giant), with 5 to 6 paler vertical bands on rear body. Lives from 1 to 40 m on coral reefs of entire Indo-Pacific, introduced Hawaii. Territorial protogynous, males defend harem. One of the most common groupers on Red Sea and central Indo-Pacific reefs. Subsistence fishery.

Photo of Peacock grouper

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Peacock grouper?: Peacock grouper (Cephalopholis argus) reaches 30–60 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Peacock grouper?: Peacock grouper is found between 1–40 m deep.
Is the Peacock grouper dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Peacock grouper?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Peacock grouper?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the genus Cephalopholis

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 218174)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2388891)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia