blackfin hogfish
| Scientific name | Bodianus loxozonus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Snyder |
| Year of description | 1908 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Bodianus |
Introduction
Bodianus loxozonus, commonly known as blackfin hogfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size47 cm
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Patternrayure diagonale
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size47 cm
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Patternrayure diagonale
How to recognize the blackfin hogfish ?
The blackfin hogfish measures around 35 cm. The dominant males can however reach 47 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune, noir and blanc body. The also has noir rayure diagonale.
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 blackfin hogfish is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The blackfin hogfish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The blackfin 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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Temperature25 - 29 °C
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Depth3 - 100 m
Biotope presentation
The blackfin hogfish is most often found at a depth between 3m and 100m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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