rock hind
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The rock hind (Epinephelus adscensionis) is a species of fish found in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is a type of grouper, belonging to the sea bass family. This fish is typically red-spotted and tan to olive-brown in color. Rock hinds can be found from Massachusetts down to southeastern Brazil. They are considered edible and are a target for sport fishermen. While they don't school, they may gather in areas with preferred habitats. The term "rockfish" can also refer to various other fish that live among rocks, including some groupers.123
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grouper…49 inches) long; and the rock hind (E. adscensionis), an Atlantic food species spotted with orange or red and up to 61 cm (24 inches) long.
Read More…49 inches) long; and the rock hind (E. adscensionis), an Atlantic food species spotted with orange or red and up to 61 cm (24 inches) long.
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hindThe rock hind (E. adscensionis), ranging from New England to the West Indies, may reach 61 cm (24 inches); the speckled hind (E. drummondhayi) of the coastal region of the southeastern United States is somewhat smaller, reaching a length of 46 cm (19 inches).
Read MoreThe rock hind (E. adscensionis), ranging from New England to the West Indies, may reach 61 cm (24 inches); the speckled hind (E. drummondhayi) of the coastal region of the southeastern United States is somewhat smaller, reaching a length of 46 cm (19 inches).
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