Hawaiian Hogfish

Bodianus albotaeniatus

Adults dwell deeper than the young

Tropical
Restricted distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Medium
Tropical fish

Bodianus albotaeniatus, the Hawaiian hogfish, is a species of wrasse native to the Hawaiian Islands. This species occurs on reef slopes at depths of from 3 to 160 m (9.8 to 524.9 ft) with the adults being found in deeper waters than the juveniles. This species can reach 55 cm (22 in) in total length with a maximum recorded weight of 1.8 kg (4.0 lb).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Unnamed Order
Family: Labridae
Genus: Bodianus
Maximum length: 32.8 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: restricted to the Hawaiin Is. and Johnston I.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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