Lyretail hogfish (Bodianus anthioides)

Scientific name: Bodianus anthioides Bennett, 1832

The Lyretail hogfish (Bodianus anthioides) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea to South Africa and east to the Line and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia and the Austral Islands.

Lyretail hogfish care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Undergoes relatively minor changes in color with growth. Easily identified by the unusual coloration and long tail.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Bodianus anthioides
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 24.0
Depth range: 6–60 m (20–197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 60 m, usually 6 - 60 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to South Africa and east to the Line and Tuamoto islands, north to southern Japan, south to New Caledonia and the Austral Islands.
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.)