Foxfish
Bodianus frenchii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–40 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A wrasse of oceanic reefs off southern Australia, the foxfish lives between about ten and forty metres, often tucked into caves. It pairs off to spawn, grows to around forty five centimetres, and is listed as near threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273531.
FAQ
- How deep does the Foxfish live?
- The Foxfish (Bodianus frenchii) is typically found at 10–40 m.
- Is the Foxfish dangerous to divers?
- The Foxfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Foxfish get?
- The Foxfish grows to about 45 cm.