Mexican Hogfish
Bodianus diplotaenia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–76 m
- Max size: 76 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A robust hogfish of rocky and coral reefs that roots through the bottom for crabs, brittle stars, mollusks and sea urchins. It sleeps wedged in cracks at night, grows to around seventy five centimetres, and every fish starts life female before some turn male.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273527.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mexican Hogfish live?
- The Mexican Hogfish (Bodianus diplotaenia) is typically found at 5–76 m.
- Is the Mexican Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mexican Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mexican Hogfish get?
- The Mexican Hogfish grows to about 76 cm.