Mexican Hogfish

Bodianus diplotaenia

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Max Depth

76 m

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 Seabook

Locations

Costa Rica Cocos Island Peru Malpelo Island Costa Rica West +20 more in Seabook

Colors

white

black

brown

yellow

orange

pink

red

Edible

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Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Rocks

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Poisonous

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Venomous

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