Bodianus macrognathos (Morris, 1974)
Giant hogfish
Bodianus macrognathos
photo by Field, R.

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae
 Max. size:  62 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 25 - 65 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Somalia (Ref. 30573) and Kenya to the Gulf of Oman.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults live in areas with rocky bottoms (Ref. 5374). Juveniles have been observed in 3 m (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 31.07.95
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13

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