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Yellowfin Hind

Creature Facts

Scientific Name:

Cephalopholis hemistiktos

Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:

Serranus hemistiktos, Halfspotted Hind

Group:

Fishes

Status/Date Listed as Endangered:

NT-IUCN: 2008

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:

Asia, Africa, and the Middle East

Facts Summary:
The Yellowfin Hind (Cephalopholis hemistiktos) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "fishes" and found in the following area(s): Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. This species is also known by the following name(s): Serranus hemistiktos, Halfspotted Hind.

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Yellowfin Hind Facts Last Updated:
May 8, 2017

To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Yellowfin Hind Facts" (Online). Accessed 4/18/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=10085&ID=8.

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