Epinephelus guttatus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Red Hind

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: North Carolina to Brazil.

Size: 28 inches (70 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits coral and rocky bottom areas and is found at depths between 6 – 200 feet (2 – 60 m) where it feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Has a pale reddish body with numerous dark red spots. Not purposely collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Serranidae

Subfamily: Epinephelinae

Genus: Epinephelus

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

An extremely aggressive species.

Mainly a food and gamefish in the local areas.

Unsuitable for the home aquarium.