Species
Chocolate Hind
Cephalopholis boenak
Also known as Brownbarred Rockcod · Brown-Banded Cod · Brown-Banded Rock-Cod · Brown-Banded Rockcod · Brown-Barred Rockcod · Chocolate Grouper
Tier 5light tackleQLDWA
0 waypoints12–21 cm (max 30 cm) typical
Overview: about chocolate hind
Small but feisty reef cod found in QLD and WA, often in bays and shallow reef areas. Target with small jigs, soft plastics or live baits in 5-20m, using light to medium tackle. Good eating fish, but be aware of potential catch limits in commercial fisheries areas.
Biology: Chocolate Hind size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Reef
- Typical size
- 12–21 cm (max 30 cm)
- Diet
- other fishes and on crustaceans
- Global range
- Indo-Pacific
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