Giant Hogfish
Bodianus macrognathos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–65 m
- Max size: 62 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A large hogfish reaching about 62 centimetres, it lives over rocky bottoms where it uses its strong jaws and protruding teeth to pry invertebrates from crevices. Adults pair off to spawn, and the small juveniles keep to shallower water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218928.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Hogfish live?
- The Giant Hogfish (Bodianus macrognathos) is typically found at 25–65 m.
- Is the Giant Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Hogfish get?
- The Giant Hogfish grows to about 62 cm.