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Coney

Aspect: Amongst the smaller groupers, the Coney features typical sea bass outline, but comes in a variety of colours, that here include dark grey, bronze, red and orange, plus the Bicolour Variation. All feature dark-rimmed white dots on upper body and sides, except the bicolour variation which can carry dark spots.
Population: Ubiquitous.
Notable feature:

General: Distinctive pair of small dark dots on lower lip, but total lack of dark spots along base of dorsal spine differentiates it from the similarly sized Graysby, or larger Red and Rock Hinds.

Bicolour: the juvenile bicolour Coney boasts white specs, usually three, in the upper aft body area.

Environment: Close to bottom in quiet waters, around rocks and coral boulders.
Behaviour: Quiet, sociable.
  • French designation: Coné
  • Latin designation: Cephalopholis fulva
  • Creole designation: Vyey
  • Latin family: Serranidae
  • Size (cm): 10-30
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