Lyretail Hogfish
Bodianus anthioides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–80 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A hogfish of seaward reefs, it favours slopes rich in gorgonians, sea whips and black corals and turns up alone along steep drop offs deeper than 25 metres. Juveniles earn a living as cleaners, picking parasites from other fish before the adults switch to hunting invertebrates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218929.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lyretail Hogfish live?
- The Lyretail Hogfish (Bodianus anthioides) is typically found at 6–80 m.
- Is the Lyretail Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Lyretail Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lyretail Hogfish get?
- The Lyretail Hogfish grows to about 24 cm.