How big is the Mexican hogfish?

Mexican hogfish (Bodianus diplotaenia) reaches 30–76 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Mexican hogfish?

Mexican hogfish is found between 3–76 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Mexican hogfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Mexican hogfish?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Mexican hogfish (Bodianus diplotaenia)

Key facts

Scientific name: Bodianus diplotaenia
Common name: Mexican hogfish
Category: Fish
Family: Labridae
Genus: Bodianus
Size: 30–76 cm
Depth: 3–76 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef
Behaviours: solitary
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Bodianus diplotaenia reaches 76 cm. Large Eastern Pacific hogfish. Imposing terminal males with yellow-pink body with characteristic two longitudinal black bands and distinctive massive forehead hump (melon). Females yellow-orange with diffuse dark vertical bars. Juvenile cleaners, work with Johnrandallia at cleaning stations. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Lives from 3 to 76 m on rocky reefs from Gulf of California to Peru, Galapagos. Predator of invertebrates. Iconic photo subject for spectacular forehead hump of dominant males.

Photo of Mexican hogfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Mexican hogfish?: Mexican hogfish (Bodianus diplotaenia) reaches 30–76 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Mexican hogfish?: Mexican hogfish is found between 3–76 m deep.
Is the Mexican hogfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Mexican hogfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Mexican hogfish?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Bodianus

Other species in the family Labridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273527)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5209721)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia