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African Coris
Coris cuvieri
Blackbar Hogfish
Bodianus speciosus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 70 m
- Found in
- 4 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- blackbrownpinkred
- Family
- Labridae
Bodianus speciosus, the blackbar hogfish, is a species of wrasse. It is found in the eastern-central Atlantic Ocean.
Description
This species reaches a length of 50.0 cm (19.7 in).
Similar species
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Blackear Wrasse
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Black-finned Pigfish
Bodianus loxozonus
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Blackspot Pigfish
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Blackspot Tuskfish
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Blackstripe Coris
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Questions
Is Blackbar Hogfish dangerous?
Blackbar Hogfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Blackbar Hogfish?
GabonCameroonSenegalSaint Thomas and Prince
How deep does Blackbar Hogfish live?
Blackbar Hogfish can be found at depths of up to 70 meters.
