Black-Banded Hogfish
Bodianus macrourus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Dark bands cross the body of this hogfish, a wrasse of exposed seaward reefs with open sand patches between about 10 and 40 metres. Reaching roughly a foot, it pairs off to spawn and, as in many wrasses, individuals can change sex as they age.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218927.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Banded Hogfish live?
- The Black-Banded Hogfish (Bodianus macrourus) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Black-Banded Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Banded Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Banded Hogfish get?
- The Black-Banded Hogfish grows to about 32 cm.