Spotfin Hogfish
Bodianus pulchellus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–120 m
- Max size: 28.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Bright yellow over a rosy body with a dark spotted fin, this hogfish works coral and rocky reefs down to about 24 metres, reaching around 29 centimetres. Adults crunch crabs and small shellfish, while juveniles earn a living picking parasites off other fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273540.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotfin Hogfish live?
- The Spotfin Hogfish (Bodianus pulchellus) is typically found at 15–120 m.
- Is the Spotfin Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spotfin Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotfin Hogfish get?
- The Spotfin Hogfish grows to about 28.5 cm.