Golden-Spot Hogfish
Bodianus perditio
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–120 m
- Max size: 80 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This hogfish is born in the shallows but moves to deep offshore reefs as an adult, working sand and rubble for mollusks and crustaceans. It uses jutting front teeth to pluck prey from the bottom. Pairs form to spawn, and it reaches about eighty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218934.
FAQ
- How deep does the Golden-Spot Hogfish live?
- The Golden-Spot Hogfish (Bodianus perditio) is typically found at 10–120 m.
- Is the Golden-Spot Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Golden-Spot Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Golden-Spot Hogfish get?
- The Golden-Spot Hogfish grows to about 80 cm.