Mexican hogfish
Bodianus diplotaenia
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A hogfish from the eastern Pacific, from rocky and coral areas. It reaches about 75 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Bodianus diplotaenia
- Family
- Labridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Labridae
- Order
- Eupercaria/misc
- Synonyms
- Harpe diplotaenia, Harpe pectoralis
Origin
- Native region
- América do Sul, América do Norte
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 76 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Egg scatterer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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