3,439 observationsLeast Concern
Peacock Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Epinephelidae ›Genus: Cephalopholis
About
Cephalopholis argus, also known as roi, bluespotted grouper, argus grouper, peacock hind, peacock grouper, peacock rockcod or celestial grouper, is a fish from the Indo-Pacific which is variously a commercial gamefish, an invasive species, and occasionally an aquarium resident. Its species name comes from its resemblance to the "hundred staring eyes" of the monster Argus in Greek mythology.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Peacock Grouper is Cephalopholis argus.
- Peacock Grouper belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Peacock Grouper belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Peacock Grouper belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Peacock Grouper belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Peacock Grouper belongs to the family Epinephelidae.
- Peacock Grouper belongs to the genus Cephalopholis.