Cephalopholis sonnerati

Tomato hind
Vieille ananas

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
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 is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 10 and 150 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 58 cm
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 is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing