249 observationsLeast Concern
Rock Hind
Epinephelus adscensionis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Perciformes βΊFamily: Epinephelidae βΊGenus: Epinephelus
About
Epinephelus adscensionis, commonly known as the rock hind, is a species of ray-finned fish, a grouper within the subfamily, Epinephelinae. It is a wide-ranging species, from Ascension and St. Helena Islands and in the western Atlantic, as well as the Gulf of Mexico. They grow up to 60cm and to 3kg.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rock Hind is Epinephelus adscensionis.
- The Rock Hind has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Rock Hind belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rock Hind belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Rock Hind belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Rock Hind belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Rock Hind belongs to the family Epinephelidae.
- Rock Hind belongs to the genus Epinephelus.