
Description
The Mexican hogfish, Bodianus diplotaenia, is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. Adults inhabit rocky or coral areas at depths of 5–75 m. Sometimes, they are also found on sandy bottoms and where marine plants abound. They are solitary or form aggregations of only a few individuals. Mexican hog... Read more in SeabookLocations
- Costa Rica
- Cocos Island
- Peru
- Malpelo Island
- Costa Rica West
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Colors
white
black
brown
yellow
orange
pink
red
Edible
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Coral reef
Rocks
Social Behaviour
Group
Solitary
Conservation status
(LC) Least concern