Splitlevel Hogfish
Bodianus mesothorax
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The splitlevel hogfish haunts coral rich outer reef slopes near caves between five and over twenty metres, and at times reaches sixty. Juveniles shelter in caves and clean parasites from larger fish, while adults swim openly close to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273536.
FAQ
- How deep does the Splitlevel Hogfish live?
- The Splitlevel Hogfish (Bodianus mesothorax) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Splitlevel Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Splitlevel Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Splitlevel Hogfish get?
- The Splitlevel Hogfish grows to about 25 cm.