rock hind
a small, orange-spotted grouper, Epinephelus adscensionis, inhabiting warm seas from North Carolina to Brazil, especially in the West Indies, and fished as food.
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This beautiful grouper rivals the rock hind in its gay and varied coloration.
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others | James Alexander HenshallThe pattern of the coloration and the markings are similar to those of the rock hind, but differ in color.
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others | James Alexander HenshallThe red hind, like the rock hind, frequents rocky places and feeds mostly on small fishes.
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others | James Alexander HenshallThe same tackle recommended for the rock hind, and the same baits, will do as well for the red hind, as they are found together.
Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others | James Alexander HenshallThe "rock hind," or "smoky hind," after attaining a certain size becomes most unwholesome, and often infested with parasites.
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