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How to catch Coral hind

Cephalopholis miniata

Stylized 2D illustration of Coral hind
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae

The coral hind is a striking grouper found in coral reefs across the Indo-West Pacific. It forms harems with one dominant male and several females. This fish is a hunter, preying on smaller reef fish and crustaceans.

Where they live

Found in clear waters of outer coral reefs from shallow depths down to 150 meters in the Indo-Pacific region. Prefers exposed reef areas rather than sheltered zones.

Typical size

Up to about 50 cm

What they eat

  • small reef fish
  • crustaceans

Best baits

  • small fish
  • shrimp

Best lures

  • soft plastic shrimp imitations
  • jigging lures

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • jigging

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