Species FishPacific Creolefish

Pacific Creolefish

Cephalopholis colonus

UncommonFish
Illustration of Pacific Creolefish (Cephalopholis colonus)

The Pacific Creolefish is a robust predator with a reddish-brown body and distinctive yellow spots. It is known for its aggressive hunting behavior, often ambushing prey.

Habitat
Found in coral reefs and rocky substrates.
Diet
Feeds on smaller fish and crustaceans.
How common
Uncommon

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