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Diana's Hogfish

Bodianus diana

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Diana's Hogfish (Bodianus diana)

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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 deeper than 25 m (82 ft)). It can reach a length of 16.9 cm (6.7 in). This species is of minor importance to local commercial fisheries and is found in the aquarium trade.

Description

Juveniles are brown with numerous small to irregular white spots on the head and snout above the level of the mouth; spots behind the eye are usually distinct, and often aligned in rows. Males (Terminal phase adults) lack prominent black spots on the rear of the dorsal fin, and on the middle of the anal fin and on the pelvic fin.

Very similar to and easily confused with the recently described Bodianus dictynna.

Habitat

Adults are found in coral rich areas of seaward reefs. Reported to be associated with the mushroom Heliofungia actiniformis.

Distribution

Restricted to the Indian Ocean, excluding the Red Sea. It occurs from the Red Sea to South Africa (Natal), Comoro Is, Aldabra, Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion, Chagos Archipelago, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nicobars, Cocos (Keeling) Island and Northwestern Australia.

Replaced by Bodianus dictynna in the tropical Western Pacific and the the longer snouted Bodianus prognathus in the Line Islands.

Where to Find

Egypt East Laccadive Islands Visayas Saudi Arabia West Malaysia West +45 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diana's Hogfish dangerous?

Diana's Hogfish is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Diana's Hogfish?

Diana's Hogfish can be found in: Egypt East, Laccadive Islands, Visayas, Saudi Arabia West, Malaysia West, Cebu Island, Somalia East, Sudan, Myanmar, Eritrea, Moalboal, Australia, Kenya, India, Israel, India East, India West, Thailand West, Israel South, Oman, Oman East, Somalia North, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Seychelles, Papua New Guinea, Indian Ocean, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Malaysia, South Africa, Red Sea, Japan, Indonesia, Chagos Islands, Mozambique, Jordan, Palau, Philippines, New Caledonia, Egypt, Yemen, Mascarene Islands, Madagascar, Pakistan, Djibouti, Comoros, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Somalia.

How deep does Diana's Hogfish live?

Diana's Hogfish can be found at depths of up to 80 meters.

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