Barred Hogfish
Bodianus scrofa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–200 m
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A robust wrasse of rocky reefs in the eastern Atlantic, growing to about half a metre across depths from twenty down to two hundred metres. Pairs spawn together, and the fish is sold fresh in markets. It is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126958.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barred Hogfish live?
- The Barred Hogfish (Bodianus scrofa) is typically found at 20–200 m.
- Is the Barred Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Barred Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barred Hogfish get?
- The Barred Hogfish grows to about 51 cm.