Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Red hind
Size:
Red hinds grow to be 16 inches (40 centimeters) on average.
Diet:
Throughout the day, the red hind will feed on crabs, shrimps, fishes and octopus.
Range & Habitat:
These fish can be found in the western Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico inhabiting shallow reefs and rocky bottoms.
Details:
Red hinds have white bodies with reddish-orange spots and black coloring on their tails and dorsal side. They can change color based on mood and surroundings. Highly territorial, they usually stay within a small home range. Like many groupers, red hinds start life as females and later transition to males as they mature.