Species FishConey

Coney

Cephalopholis fulva

UncommonFish
Illustration of Coney (Cephalopholis fulva)

The Coney is a small, colorful fish with a robust body and a distinctive pattern of spots and stripes. They are known for their territorial behavior, often found hiding in crevices among coral reefs.

Habitat
Commonly inhabits coral reefs and rocky areas in warm, shallow waters.
Diet
Feeds on small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon

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