Coney

 
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This appears to be a Coney, a member of Grouper family. Photo by Rod 16 Jan 06 in about 30 feet water.
Photo is a bicolor variation. Location was South Ledges, Elbow Reef, Key Largo.

Cephalopholis fulvus

Features: two black spots on lower lip; 2 black dots behind dorsal fin on base of tail; Many color variations

Size: 6-10 inches; max 16 inches;
Depth: 10-60 feet;
Audubon Field Guide; page 422; plate 154;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed; page 160-161; plates 160-161;

(golden juvenile) This photo of Coney taken in Bahamas by another diver


(coney32b.jpg full size).
This appears to be a Coney, a member of Grouper family. Photo by Rod 03 March 2008 in about 30 feet water.
Photo is a different color variation. Location was South Ledges, Elbow Reef, Key Largo.

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