Diana's Hogfish

Bodianus diana

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

80 m

Description

Diana's hogfish, Bodianus diana, is a species of wrasse native to the Indian Ocean from the African coast to the Nicobars and the Cocos-Keeling Islands. Reports of its presence in the western Pacific Ocean are erroneous. It occurs on the seaward side of reefs at depths from 6 to 50 m (20 to 164 ft) (though rarely... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Sri Lanka Maldives Seychelles Egypt East Laccadive Islands +44 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

red

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Social Behaviour

Solitary

Danger to human

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Venomous

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