How big is the Niger hind?

Niger hind (Cephalopholis nigri) reaches 15–35 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Niger hind?

Niger hind is found between 5–100 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Niger hind?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Niger hind?

Found in: East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia.

Niger hind (Cephalopholis nigri)

Key facts

Scientific name: Cephalopholis nigri
Common name: Niger hind
Category: Fish
Family: Epinephelidae
Genus: Cephalopholis
Size: 15–35 cm
Depth: 5–100 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary, predator
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia

Description

Cephalopholis nigri reaches 35 cm. Small endemic Cephalopholis grouper in tropical East Atlantic (Senegal, Cape Verde, Guinea to Angola). Red-orange to red-brown body covered with small black-ringed electric blue spots similar to other Cephalopholis. Lives from 5 to 100 m on rocky reefs of West African coasts. Territorial predator. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Cousin of C. taeniops (Macaronesia batch 10) but tropical East Atlantic endemic. Photo subject for Cape Verde and Senegal dives.

Photo of Niger hind

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Niger hind?: Niger hind (Cephalopholis nigri) reaches 15–35 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Niger hind?: Niger hind is found between 5–100 m deep.
Is the Niger hind dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Niger hind?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Niger hind?: Found in: East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia.

Other species in the genus Cephalopholis

Other species in the family Epinephelidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 279151)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2388954)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia