Axilspot Hogfish
Bodianus axillaris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–100 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Juveniles of this hogfish set up as cleaners in caves and under ledges, picking parasites from the bodies of other fish. Adults move into clear lagoon and seaward reefs and crush hard shelled invertebrates, ranging from the shallows down to about 100 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218933.
FAQ
- How deep does the Axilspot Hogfish live?
- The Axilspot Hogfish (Bodianus axillaris) is typically found at 2–100 m.
- Is the Axilspot Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Axilspot Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Axilspot Hogfish get?
- The Axilspot Hogfish grows to about 20 cm.