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Pacific creole-fish

Cephalopholis colonus

Classification

Cephalopholis colonus (the Pacific creolefish) is a species of grouper found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They are typically found in small aggregations well above reefs, but will retreat to the reef at the approach of danger. They form large midwater schools while feeding on plankton.

Distribution

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