Blackfin Hogfish
Bodianus loxozonus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–100 m
- Max size: 47 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A hogfish of clear lagoon and seaward reefs, it works the slopes and dropoffs down to about 100 metres, crunching hard shelled prey like mollusks and crustaceans. Pairs form during breeding, and adults reach close to half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273534.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackfin Hogfish live?
- The Blackfin Hogfish (Bodianus loxozonus) is typically found at 3–100 m.
- Is the Blackfin Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Blackfin Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackfin Hogfish get?
- The Blackfin Hogfish grows to about 47 cm.