Aquatic Invasive Species | Peacock Grouper - Department of Land …
Peacock Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) Description: Dark brown body with small blue spots and blue to purple fins (FishBase, 2017) Large pale area on chest and light vertical stripes on back half of body (FishBase, 2017) Can reach up to 24 inches in length (STRC, 2015) Habitat: Occurs on coral reefs typically less than 40 feet […]
Cephalopholis argus - Wikipedia
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.
Invasive Roi in Hawaii: What should be done?
Jun 11, 2020 · Perhaps you’ve heard of “roi roundups” – efforts by the community to spearfish and kill roi, commonly known as the peacock grouper, to remove these invasive fish from our local reefs. Roi were introduced to Hawaii in the 1950s from French Polynesia with the idea that it could provide a food source for people.
Peacock Grouper – Facts and Photographs - Seaunseen
Dec 5, 2018 · Peacock grouper are the most widely spread of all the groupers. They are found on the East coast of Africa from Durban in the south to the Red sea, eastwards to the mid Pacific including most islands. They are typically found on exposed reefs rather than in …
Peacock Grouper (Reef Fish of the Hawaiian Islands) - iNaturalist
Cephalopholis argus, also known as roi, bluespotted grouper, argus grouper, peacock hind, peacock grouper, peacock rockcod or celestial grouper, is a fish from the Indo-Pacific which is variously a commercial gamefish, an invasive species, and occasionally an aquarium resident.
Peacock Grouper, Cephalopholis argus
An invasive solitary species common on coral reefs at scuba depths. Dark brown with many blue spots and a pattern of tan vertical bars which may be displayed at will.
Peacock Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) - iNaturalist
Cephalopholis argus, also known as roi, bluespotted grouper, argus grouper, peacock hind, peacock grouper, peacock rockcod or celestial grouper, is a fish from the Indo-Pacific which is variously a commercial gamefish, an invasive species, and occasionally an aquarium resident.
Peacock Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) - Bali Wildlife
Dive into the colorful world of the Peacock Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) in its natural habitat. Explore the striking beauty, unique behaviors, and ecological significance of this captivating marine species as it thrives in natural waters.
Peacock Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) | Red Sea Creatures
Cephalopholis argus, commonly known as the peacock hind, roi, bluespotted grouper, and celestial grouper, is a species of marine fish belonging to the subfamily Epinephelinae, which is a part of the family Serranidae.
Peacock grouper • Cephalopholis argus • Fish sheet
Dec 24, 2020 · The peacock grouper is a marine species which lives naturally at a temperature between 25 °C and 29 °C. For proper maintenance, the temperature should never exceed the 32°C for long periods. Nitrate levels should remain below 50mg/L. To keep the water clean and unpolluted, plan on changing 20% to 30% of the water volume each month.