Argus Grouper (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
| Scientific Name | Cephalopholis argus |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Alt Common Name | Peacock Sea Bass, Blue Dot Grouper |
| Family | Serranidae |
| Origin | Indo-Pacific |
| Aquarist Level | Intermediate |
| Reef Safe | With Caution |
| Coloration | Gray-brown Body, Small White spots covering body, Black "pendant" markings along dorsal |
| Disposition | Aggressive |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Compatibility | Should only be kept only with aggressive fish. Will eat invertebrates. |
| Mature Size | 16 inches |