Species guide
How to catch Strawberry hind
Cephalopholis spiloparaea
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae
The strawberry hind is a small, colorful grouper commonly found on Indo-Pacific coral reefs. It is one of the most frequent groupers in these regions and inhabits depths below 40 meters. Known also as the orange rock cod, this fish is prized for its vibrant appearance and game qualities.
Where they live
Commonly inhabits coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific, from shallow waters to around 110 meters deep, mostly around islands and some coastal areas like Mozambique.
Typical size
Up to about 30 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- marine invertebrates
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
- crustaceans
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- poppers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- casting near reefs
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