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Bonaire Underwater Coral Photos

Coney

Cephalopholis fulva

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Fun Facts

On occasion, this species will follow eels to feed on the prey they flush from coral reef ecosystems.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Coney

Size:

These fish can grow up to 16 inches, or 41 centimeters long.

Diet:

Coney feed on smaller fishes, crabs, shrimps and other small invertebrates.

Range & Habitat:

In the western Atlantic Ocean, coney can be found among reefs, caves and crevices, preferring clear water conditions.

Details:

Coney are red-orange in color with yellow coloring towards their dorsal side. They have small blue dots scattered irregularly from their snout to the end of their tail.