Andaman Hind

📖 Overview

Andaman Hind (Cephalopholis polyspila), first described by Randall & Satapoomin, 2000 is a medium-sized fish in the family Epinephelidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 18.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 3 to 20 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species largely solitary in behaviour. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 8. Characterized by brown color with six distinct dark bars; head, body and fins with numerous small, black-edged blue spots; body scales ctenoid, including abdomen; greatest depth of body 2.7-3.0 in SL; rounded caudal fin; pelvic fins, 2.0-2.3 in head length ; dorsal profile of head convex with slight indentation above posterior edge of orbit; snout length 4.0-4.3 in HL; orbit diameter 4.7-6.2 in HL; interorbital width 8.2-10.0 in HL; caudal peduncle depth 3.1-3.5 in HL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Andaman Hind is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 20 m , usually 3 - 13 m . Tropical; 8°N - 0°N, 94°E - 99°E Indian Ocean.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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