Cephalopholis miniata, known commonly as the Coral hind, is a species of marine fish in the family Serranidae. Other names include Miniatus Grouper, Miniata Grouper, Coral or Blue-Spot Rockcod, Vermillion seabass, and Coral Grouper.

The Coral hind is widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-West Pacific area, Red Sea included.[2]

The Coral hind is a medium size fish and can reach a maximum size of 50 cm length

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