Blackbelt Hogfish

Bodianus mesothorax

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Max Depth

60 m

Description

The split-level hogfish, Bodianus mesothorax, is a species of wrasse native to the western Pacific Ocean and the eastern Indian Ocean. They can be found on reefs at depths of 5 to 40 m (16 to 131 ft), though rarely below 20 m (66 ft). Juveniles inhabit caves in the reef. Adults of this species clean other f... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Vietnam Cambodia Bali Indo-Pacific Papua New Guinea +29 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

yellow

red

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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