Cephalopholis taeniops, the African hind, bluespotted sea bass or spotted grouper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper of the family Epinephelidae. It is found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. This species occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade and is a target for local fisheries.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of African Hind being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Epinephelidae
- Genus
- Cephalopholis
- Species
- Cephalopholis taeniops
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