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African Coris
Coris cuvieri
Hawaiian Hogfish
Bodianus albotaeniatus
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How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownyellowpurple
- Family
- Labridae
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). It is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and is also popular as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Although considered a subspecies of Bodianus bilunulatus in the past, it is now treated as a distinct species in its own right.
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Questions
Is Hawaiian Hogfish dangerous?
Hawaiian Hogfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Hawaiian Hogfish?
USA
