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Brown-barred rock cod

Cephalopholis boenack

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Fun Facts

Brown-barred rock cods are also called chocolate hinds because of their color.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Brown-barred rock cod

Size:

Brown-barred rock cods can grow up to 10 inches (26 centimeters) in length.

Diet:

Brown-barred rock cods eat smaller fishes and crustaceans like shrimp.

Range & Habitat:

In the eastern and western Pacific, brown-barred rock cods can be found in reef-associated environments.

Details:

These fish are brown in color with darker brown vertical striping running from their heads to the base of their tails. They have light blue lining on their tails and at the base of their dorsal fins and bright orange eyes.