How big is the Graysby?

Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) reaches 25–42 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Graysby?

Graysby is found between 1–170 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Graysby?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Graysby?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)

Key facts

Scientific name: Cephalopholis cruentata
Common name: Graysby
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Cephalopholis
Size: 25–42 cm
Depth: 1–170 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Cephalopholis cruentata reaches 42 cm. Small grouper with beige to pink-brown or olive body with small red-orange spots scattered on flanks and 4 distinctive darker spots along back at dorsal base (identification feature). Lives from 1 to 170 m on coral reefs and rocky bottoms of Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic. Discreet territorial predator. More discreet than C. fulva but common. Appreciated photo subject for its dotted pattern.

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Graysby?: Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) reaches 25–42 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Graysby?: Graysby is found between 1–170 m deep.
Is the Graysby dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Graysby?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Graysby?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Cephalopholis

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 279146)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2388866)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia