Gulf Coney

Hyporthodus acanthistius

Reef Fish

Vulnerable

The Gulf Coney (Hyporthodus acanthistius) is recorded at 3 diving areas across 3 countries, most often around Caribbean Coast, Isla de la Plata and Coiba National Park.

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Where to Find

Recorded across 2 diving regions worldwide.

Central America

Caribbean CoastCosta Rica

Occasionally seen here

Coiba National ParkPanama

Rarely seen here

South America

Isla de la PlataEcuador

Rarely seen here

Taxonomy

KingdomAnimalia

PhylumChordata

ClassTeleostei

OrderPerciformes

FamilyEpinephelidae

GenusHyporthodus

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