Bay Of Bengal Hogfish
Bodianus neilli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A hogfish of the Bay of Bengal, this wrasse keeps to shallow coastal reefs and turbid lagoon reefs between about 5 and 30 metres. Pairs spawn together, and like others of its family it can change sex from female to male, reaching about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273537.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bay Of Bengal Hogfish live?
- The Bay Of Bengal Hogfish (Bodianus neilli) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Bay Of Bengal Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Bay Of Bengal Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bay Of Bengal Hogfish get?
- The Bay Of Bengal Hogfish grows to about 20 cm.