Rock Hind

 
(full size)
This is a Rock Hind. Photo by Rod 11 Feb 2006 in about 30 feet water.
Location was City of Washington Wreck, Key Largo, Florida.

Epinephelus adscensionis

Features: Very similar to Red Hind, with many spots. Notice Blue Cleaner Goby on fish below.

I reduced picture size so they would be visible on your screen. Just click on thumbnail for 6 x 4 picture, and name for 10 x 8 full size picture or more info. 

Pair of Rock Hinds at City of Washington Wreck 11 Feb 2006 (full size)

(full size)
This appears to be a Rock Hind. Photo by Rod 03 Mar 2006 in about 30 feet water.
Location was Carysfort Lighthouse, Key Largo, Florida.

Size: 8-14 inches; max 24 inches;
Depth: 2-100 feet;
Audubon Field Guide; page 444; plate 158;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed; page 158-159; plates 158-159;
 

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