Peacock Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,826
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Cephalopholis argus, the peacock hind, roi, bluespotted grouper, and celestial grouper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a member of the subfamily Epinephelinae, the groupers, and part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. They come from the Indo-Pacific and are variously a commercial gamefish, an invasive species, and occasionally an aquarium resident. Its species name comes from its resemblance to the "hundred staring eyes" of the monster Argus who had a hundred eyes and was the shepherd of the goddess Hera in Greek mythology.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Cephalopholis argus”.