Species guide
How to catch Sixblotch hind
Cephalopholis sexmaculata
The Sixblotch hind is a secretive saltwater grouper known for inhabiting deep reef walls and caves. It is active both day and night at different depths and commonly associates with cleaner shrimp. This predator primarily feeds on smaller fish and crustaceans.
Where they live
Found on rich coastal and outer reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, often along deep walls and caves with abundant invertebrate growth. Active nocturnally in shallow waters and during the day in deeper areas down to 150 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 50 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
Best baits
- small live fish
- shrimp
- crustacean imitations
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- poppers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing near reef walls
- drift fishing
- jigging
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