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Anchor Tuskfish
Choerodon anchorago
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Blackspot Pigfish
Bodianus unimaculatus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 60 m
- Found in
- 6 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrownyellowred
- Body shape
- Standard
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Streaks pattern
- Family
- Labridae
The red pigfish (Bodianus unimaculatus), also known as the red hogfish or eastern pigfish, is a species of wrasse native to the southwestern Pacific Ocean from eastern Australia to New Zealand, including Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, and the Kermadec Islands. It inhabits reefs and offshore waters, where it occurs from the surface to 60 m (200 ft) deep. Males of this species can reach a length of 50 cm (20 in), while females only reach 30 cm (12 in).
Similar species
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Axilspot Hogfish
Bodianus axillaris
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Axilspot Hogfish (juvenile)
Bodianus axillaris
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Blackbelt Hogfish
Bodianus mesothorax
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Blackbelt Hogfish (juvenile)
Bodianus mesothorax
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Blackear Wrasse
Halichoeres poeyi
Questions
Is Blackspot Pigfish dangerous?
Blackspot Pigfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Blackspot Pigfish?
How deep does Blackspot Pigfish live?
Blackspot Pigfish can be found at depths of up to 60 meters.
