Blue-spotted Rockcod and Similar Species
Cephalopholis cyanostigma
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Blue-spotted Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
Key differences: C. argus is generally larger (up to 60 cm) and has fewer, larger, and more widely spaced blue spots. Its spots are often ocellated (ringed with black), and it typically has 5-6 pale vertical bars on its body, which C. cyanostigma lacks.
Peacock Grouper
Cephalopholis argus (juvenile)
Key differences: Juvenile C. argus can sometimes be confused, but C. cyanostigma maintains its dense, small blue spots throughout its life, whereas C. argus spots become larger and less numerous with age, and the ocellated pattern is more pronounced.
Coral Hind
Cephalopholis miniata
Key differences: C. miniata is typically bright orange-red to reddish-brown with numerous small, dark-edged blue spots. The spots on C. miniata are often more uniformly sized and distributed, and the overall body color is usually more vibrant red than C. cyanostigma.
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