Spanish Hogfish
Bodianus rufus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–70 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Bright yellow over deep blue, the Spanish hogfish works Caribbean rocky and coral reefs and cracks open brittle stars, urchins, crabs and molluscs. The young set up cleaning stations and pick parasites from larger fishes, and the species changes from female to male as it grows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273541.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spanish Hogfish live?
- The Spanish Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) is typically found at 1–70 m.
- Is the Spanish Hogfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spanish Hogfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spanish Hogfish get?
- The Spanish Hogfish grows to about 40 cm.