Twospot hogfish (Bodianus bimaculatus)

Scientific name: Bodianus bimaculatus Allen, 1973

The Twospot hogfish (Bodianus bimaculatus) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Madagascar to New Caledonia, Japan to New Zealand.

Twospot hogfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Small juveniles are bright yellow and females become more orange as red lines develop. Males are mainly pink with red lines.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Bodianus bimaculatus
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Depth range: 30–60 m (98–197 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 30 - 60 m, usually 30 - 60 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Madagascar to New Caledonia, Japan to New Zealand.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)