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Peacock rock cod

Cephalopholis argus

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Fun Facts

This species of fish will travel in groups of up to 12, with one dominant male leader.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Peacock rock cod

Size:

These fish can reach large sizes, growing up to 26 inches (66 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Peacock rock cods eat other fishes and invertebrates like shrimp and crab.

Range & Habitat:

In the Red Sea and off the coasts of Australia, peacock rock cods inhabit shallow coral reef communities.

Details:

Peacock rock cods are yellow-green in color with dark and bright blue irregular dots all over their bodies. They have five to six pale white bars near their rounded tail and another pale spot on their chest area.