Cephalopholis Collection

RF - Portrait of a coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) next to a sea fan (Annella sp.) on a coral reef. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Graysby fish (Cephalopholis cruentata) a type of grouper, hiding in a sponge off Eleuthera, Bahamas

Shoal of Lowfin chub (Kyphosus vaigiensis) evading a Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata), Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

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Skin detail of coral cod, or cephalopholis miniata. Date: 01/03/2005

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Indo-Pacific. Cleaner shrimp on coral cod, or cephalopholis miniata. Date: 01/03/2005

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Coney (Cephalopholis fulva), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Schooling Bigeye Snappers (Lutjanus lutjanus), & Coral Cod, Richelieu Rock, Surin National Marine Park, South of Phuket, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

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Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata), scuba diving at Similan Islands Underwater Park, Thailand, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) waits in ambush, hiding against a seafan (Annella sp.) hunting silversides (Atherinidae), with schooling bigeye snapper (Lutjanus lutjanus) behind

View through a cavern in a coral reef, with a Small grouper (Cephalopholis cruentata) in the distance. Snapper Hole, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

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Vermillion Seabass or Coral Hind (Cephalopholis miniata), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) guarding its territory on a colourful coral reef. East Of Eden, Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

Fiji, Close-Up Of Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis Miniata) Head

Fiji, Coral Rock Cod (Cephalopholis Miniatus) B1948

Coney fish, Cephalopholis fulva.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Bluelined hind or rockcod, Cephalopholis formosa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

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Peacock Grouper. Date:

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Coral Grouper - being cleaned by a Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). Example of symbiosis / symbiotic relationship. (Cephalopholis miniata) Date:

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Blue-spotted Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) Date:

Cephalopholis urodeta, flagtailed rockcod
Ff. 217. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Scorpaena cardinalis, red rockcod
Ff. 190. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Coral hind, (cephalopholis), SouthernThailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Asia

Coral Hind (cephalopholis), Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Asia

Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator), Coral Hind (cephalopholis), Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Asia

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In the vibrant waters of Tubuai, French Polynesia, a thrilling chase unfolds as a shoal of Lowfin chub darts through the coral reef. Their shimmering bodies glisten under the Pacific sun as they desperately evade the cunning Coral grouper. With its striking red hue and fierce determination, this Cephalopholis miniata lurks in wait for an opportunity to strike. Meanwhile, off the coast of Eleuthera, another member of the Cephalopholis family seeks refuge within a sponge. The Graysby fish perfectly blends into its surroundings, using camouflage to hide from predators and patiently await unsuspecting prey. These captivating images captured by DDE-90037450 and DDE-90037449 showcase nature's intricate balance between predator and prey. The mesmerizing beauty of these underwater creatures is further highlighted by photographs like DDE-90027062 and DDE-90025591 which depict their complete form in all its glory. A portrait taken by RF reveals a stunning Coral grouper next to a sea fan (Annella sp), showcasing both elegance and power in one frame. This majestic creature exemplifies why Cephalopholis miniata is revered for guarding its territory on colorful coral reefs like no other. As we peer through a cavern in this enchanting aquatic world, we catch sight of yet another species - the Small grouper (Cephalopholis cruentata). Its presence adds depth to this already diverse ecosystem, reminding us that every corner holds hidden wonders waiting to be discovered. The allure of these bony-bodied cephalopholis fishes lies not only in their physical attributes but also in their ability to adapt seamlessly into their environment, and are living testaments to evolution's masterpiece – completely at home amidst swirling currents and vibrant corals. Whether it's witnessing an intense chase or marveling at their natural camouflage skills, encountering cephalopholis fishes is a privilege.