Darkfin hind (Cephalopholis urodeta)

Scientific name: Cephalopholis urodeta Forster, 1801

The Darkfin hind (Cephalopholis urodeta) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae.

Biology

Inhabits clear, shallow waters of outer reef areas. Also found in lagoons, back-reef areas, and on the reef-top. Feeds on small fishes (68%) and crustaceans.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cephalopholis urodeta
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 28.0
Depth range: 1–60 m (3–197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 60 m, usually 3 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Kenya to northern South Africa and eastward to French Polynesia and the Pitcairn Islands. Unknown from the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, and the coast of India.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; aquarium: potential
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)