The graysby is characterized by its fins and body, which are completely covered with reddish spots. Additionally, three spots of black and sometimes white, appear on the upper part of its back.
The graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
The graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
The graysby is a fish whose maximum size can reach up to 24 inches in length.
Range
The graysby is found in the northwestern waters of the Atlantic ocean, as well as in the Caribbean sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It can be found along the coasts of Florida, the Florida Keys islands and the Caribbean islands like Guadeloupe.
Habitat
The graysby frequents rocky bottoms and coral reefs, where it seeks shelter in crevices or under overhangs.
The graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
The graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
Diet
The graysby primarily feeds on fish and crustaceans, which it hunts while camouflaged in its hiding spot.
Did you know ?
The graysby is listed as many other marine species within The IUCN Red List of threatened species. The graysby appears in the IUCN Red List since 2018 within the category Least Concern !
The graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
The graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata)
Within the same genus
Pacific creolefish (Cephalopholis colonus)
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva)
Bluespotted grouper (Cephalopholis cyanostigma)
Peacock grouper (Cephalopholis argus)
Tomato grouper (Cephalopholis sonnerati)
Darkfin hind (Cephalopholis urodeta)
Halfspotted grouper (Cephalopholis hemistiktos)
Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata)
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Gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis)
Speckledfin grouper (Epinephelus ongus)
Highfin coral grouper (Plectropomus oligacanthus)
Red hind (Epinephelus guttatus)
Starry grouper (Epinephelus labriformis)
Brown-marbled grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus)
Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus)
Red grouper (Epinephelus morio)
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