Diana's hogfish (Bodianus diana)

Scientific name: Bodianus diana Lacep?de, 1801

The Diana's hogfish (Bodianus diana) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F).

Diana's hogfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Snout pointed. Posterior corner of mouth below or immediately posterior to forward margin of orbit.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Bodianus diana
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 25.0
Depth range: 5–100 m (16–328 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 100 m, usually 6 - 25 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and South Africa to the Marshall Islands and Samoa, north to Japan. Replaced by the longer snouted Bodianus prognathus in the Line Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)