turncoat hogfish
| Scientific name | Bodianus axillaris |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bennett |
| Year of description | 1832 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Bodianus |
Introduction
Bodianus axillaris, commonly known as turncoat hogfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size16 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Patterntasks
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Average size16 cm
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Maximum size20 cm
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the turncoat hogfish ?
The turncoat hogfish measures around 16 cm. The dominant males can however reach 20 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body. The also has noir tasks.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The turncoat hogfish is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, the turncoat hogfish has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The turncoat hogfish is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth2 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
The turncoat hogfish is most often found at a depth between 2m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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