golden-spot hogfish
| Scientific name | Bodianus perditio |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Quoy & Gaimard |
| Year of description | 1834 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Bodianus |
Introduction
Bodianus perditio, commonly known as golden-spot hogfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size80 cm
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Patterntasks
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Average size50 cm
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Maximum size80 cm
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the golden-spot hogfish ?
The golden-spot hogfish measures around 50 cm. The dominant males can however reach 80 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune and noir 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 golden-spot hogfish is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The golden-spot 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 golden-spot 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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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth10 - 120 m
Biotope presentation
The golden-spot hogfish is most often found at a depth between 10m and 120m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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