Blackbar Hogfish
Bodianus speciosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–70 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A hogfish of rocky, algae rich reefs reaching about 50 centimetres, it carries a dark bar across the body. It begins life female and can later change sex to male, pairing off to spawn.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126959.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackbar Hogfish live?
- The Blackbar Hogfish (Bodianus speciosus) is typically found at 3–70 m.
- Is the Blackbar Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackbar Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackbar Hogfish get?
- The Blackbar Hogfish grows to about 50 cm.