Red Pigfish
Bodianus unimaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A handsome reddish wrasse of deep offshore reefs and island slopes that grows to about half a metre. Like other pigfish it begins life as a female, and a dominant individual can later switch to male, pairing off during breeding.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Bodianus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273545.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red Pigfish live?
- The Red Pigfish (Bodianus unimaculatus) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Red Pigfish dangerous to divers?
- The Red Pigfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red Pigfish get?
- The Red Pigfish grows to about 50 cm.