Bay of Bengal hogfish (Bodianus neilli)

Scientific name: Bodianus neilli Day, 1867

The Bay of Bengal hogfish (Bodianus neilli) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Indian Ocean, Maldives, India and Sri Lanka to the western coast of Thailand.

Bay of Bengal hogfish care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Adults inhabit shallow coastal reefs and turbid lagoon reefs. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Bodianus neilli
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 10 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indian Ocean: Maldives, India and Sri Lanka to the western coast of Thailand.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)