Blackspot Hogfish
Bodianus opercularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 35–75 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This hogfish keeps to the rubble at the foot of steep outer reef slopes, mostly between about 35 and 75 metres where light grows dim. Pairs form to spawn, releasing eggs that drift off into open water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218926.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackspot Hogfish live?
- The Blackspot Hogfish (Bodianus opercularis) is typically found at 35–75 m.
- Is the Blackspot Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackspot Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackspot Hogfish get?
- The Blackspot Hogfish grows to about 18 cm.