Sixspot Rockcod (species: Cephalopholis sexmaculata) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Cephalopholis sexmaculata
Sixspot Rockcod


©Bernard Dupont: Sixspot Rockcod (Cephalopholis sexmaculata)

©Bernard Dupont: A pair of Sixspot Rockcods (Cephalopholis sexmaculata)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Serranidae
Genus Cephalopholis
Species Cephalopholis sexmaculata
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 50 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 6 m to 150 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Found in rich coastal to outer reefs, usually along deep walls with caves, rich with invertebrate growth such as large sponges or soft corals (FishBase).

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