Spotfin hogfish (Bodianus pulchellus)

Scientific name: Bodianus pulchellus Poey, 1860

The Spotfin hogfish (Bodianus pulchellus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Western Atlantic, South Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Honduras and Santa Catarina, Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: S?o Tom? Island.

Spotfin hogfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12. Body red with white stripe on lower side. Black spot at base of anterior dorsal spines. Very distinctive and colorful species..

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Species facts

Scientific name: Bodianus pulchellus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 28.5
Common length: 18.0
Depth range: 15–120 m (49–394 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 120 m, usually 15 - 24 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: South Carolina, USA and Bermuda to Honduras and Santa Catarina, Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: S?o Tom? Island.
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.)