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Convict Surgeonfish
Acanthurus triostegus
Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus triostegus) is a small reef-dwelling surgeonfish with bold vertical bars and a sharp tail spine. It grazes on algae in shallow tropical waters and is commonly seen in schools over coral and rocky reefs.
Copper Rockfish
Sebastes caurinus
Copper Rockfish is a long-lived Pacific rockfish common from Alaska to Baja California. It lives near rocky reefs and kelp beds, where it feeds on small fish and crustaceans and is a favorite light-tackle bottom species.
Copperband Butterflyfish
Chelmon rostratus
The Copperband Butterflyfish is a long-snouted, banded reef fish known for probing crevices for small invertebrates. It is a delicate marine species, more often kept in aquaria than targeted by anglers.
Coral Grouper
Cephalopholis miniata
The coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) is a colorful reef-dwelling grouper found across the Indo-Pacific. It lives on coral slopes and lagoon reefs, ambushing small fish and crustaceans from cover.
Coral Rabbitfish
Siganus corallinus
Coral rabbitfish (Siganus corallinus) is a colorful reef-associated herbivore found on Indo-Pacific coral reefs and lagoons. It grazes on algae in loose schools and is typically wary around structure. Its spines can cause painful punctures.
Corkwing Wrasse
Symphodus melops
Corkwing Wrasse is a small, colorful wrasse of shallow rocky coasts and kelp beds in the northeast Atlantic and adjacent seas. Males become strikingly patterned in breeding season and guard nests; it is rarely targeted as a sport fish.
Cortez Rainbow Wrasse
Thalassoma lucasanum
The Cortez Rainbow Wrasse is a small, brilliantly colored reef wrasse native to the Gulf of California and adjacent eastern Pacific reefs. It is an active daytime picker that feeds on small invertebrates and is more often seen than targeted by anglers.
Crescent Gunnel
Pholis laeta
Crescent gunnel is a small, elongated intertidal fish of the North Pacific. It hides in algae, eelgrass, and rock crevices and is mainly of interest as a tiny forage species rather than a game fish.
Crescent-tail Bigeye
Priacanthus hamrur
Crescent-tail Bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) is a nocturnal reef-associated fish with very large eyes and a deeply forked tail. It is widespread in the Indo-West Pacific and is usually taken by chance rather than targeted by anglers.
Crimson Soldierfish
Myripristis murdjan
Crimson Soldierfish is a nocturnal reef fish of the Indo-Pacific, often sheltering in caves and ledges by day and feeding at night. It has a deep red body with large eyes and is more an observer’s species than a regular angling target.
Crimsonband Wrasse
Notolabrus gymnogenis
Crimsonband Wrasse, Notolabrus gymnogenis, is an Australasian reef wrasse associated with temperate rocky reefs and kelp beds. It is a benthic feeder that forages among rock and seaweed for small invertebrates.
Crocodile Flathead
Cymbacephalus beauforti
Crocodile Flathead (Cymbacephalus beauforti) is a benthic ambush predator of Indo-Pacific coastal waters. It lies buried or camouflaged on sand and rubble, striking passing prey. It is not a common targeted gamefish, but can take small baits near bottom.