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Peacock Grouper

Cephalopholis argus

Least concern

Peacock Grouper
Adrian Pingstone · Public domain

Overview

Cephalopholis argus, the peacock hind, roi, bluespotted grouper, and celestial grouper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a member of the subfamily Epinephelinae, the groupers, and part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. They come from the Indo-Pacific and are 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 who had a hundred eyes and was the shepherd of the goddess Hera in Greek mythology.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Cephalopholis argus — CC BY-SA 4.0