Twospot Hogfish
Bodianus bimaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–100 m
- Max size: 5.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small hogfish lives on steep outer reef slopes and drop offs adjacent to deep water, ranging down to a hundred metres. It forms little groups over soft bottoms with sponges and corals, a single large male dominating the juveniles and females.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218935.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twospot Hogfish live?
- The Twospot Hogfish (Bodianus bimaculatus) is typically found at 30–100 m.
- Is the Twospot Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Twospot Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twospot Hogfish get?
- The Twospot Hogfish grows to about 5.9 cm.