Flagtail Rockcod (species: Cephalopholis urodeta) in Cook Islands (Gaia Guide)
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Cephalopholis urodeta
Flagtail Rockcod


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

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 28 cm (Total Length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 60 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabits clear, shallow waters of outer reef areas. Also found in lagoons, back-reef areas, and on the reef-top (FishBase).

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