About Epinephelus adscensionis (Osbeck, 1765)
Taxonomy and Common Name
Epinephelus adscensionis, commonly called the rock hind, is a species of ray-finned fish that belongs to the grouper subfamily Epinephelinae.
Geographic Range
This species has a broad geographic range. It can be found around Ascension Island and Saint Helena Island, as well as in the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Size and Weight
Adult rock hind reach a maximum length of 61 centimetres and a maximum weight of 3 kilograms.
Habitat and Depth Range
Rock hind inhabit rocky reefs at depths ranging from 2 to 100 metres.
Diet
Their diet consists primarily of crabs and fish.
Local Distribution in Saint Helena
Around Saint Helena Island, rock hind are most frequently encountered in shallow water.
