Species guide
How to catch Tomato hind
Cephalopholis sonnerati
saltwatergame fishEpinephelidae
The Tomato hind is a solitary grouper found in coral and rocky reefs across the Indo-Pacific. It is known for its orange spots and fusiform body shape. This predator feeds mainly on shrimp, juvenile lobsters, and crabs.
Where they live
Found in shallow to deep coral and rocky reefs of the Indo-Pacific, between 10 and 150 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 57 cm
What they eat
- shrimp
- juvenile lobsters
- crabs
- small fish
- crustaceans
Best baits
- shrimp
- crab
- lobster chunks
- small baitfish
Best lures
- soft plastic shrimp imitations
- jigs
- small diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- live bait fishing
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