How big is the Spanish hogfish?

Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus) reaches 25–40 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Spanish hogfish?

Spanish hogfish is found between 3–80 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Spanish hogfish?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Spanish hogfish?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Bodianus rufus
Common name: Spanish hogfish
Category: Fish
Family: Labridae
Genus: Bodianus
Size: 25–40 cm
Depth: 3–80 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: solitary
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Bodianus rufus reaches 40 cm. Large Caribbean hogfish with distinctive bicolor pattern: red-purple back, yellow belly, sharp horizontal separation at two-thirds of body. Blue head in juveniles, more uniform in adults. Protogynous hermaphrodite. Lives from 3 to 80 m on coral reefs of Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic. Predator of invertebrates (crustaceans, mollusks, urchins, small fish). Iconic photo subject of Caribbean dives. Differentiated cousin of B. scrofa Macaronesia.

Photo of Spanish hogfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Spanish hogfish?: Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus) reaches 25–40 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Spanish hogfish?: Spanish hogfish is found between 3–80 m deep.
Is the Spanish hogfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Spanish hogfish?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Spanish hogfish?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Bodianus

Other species in the family Labridae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 273541)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5209687)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia