Cephalopholis hemistiktos

  • Yellowfin hind
  • Rotmeer-Zackenbarsch
  • Mérou de Mer Rouge
  • Mero medio manchado
  • Cernia mezzapuntinata

Distribution

  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 55 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally living in a couple
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 35 cm
  • Maximum age known : 26 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
  • The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!