Spanish hogfish

Spanish hogfish

 

Scientific name : Bodianus rufus

 

Family : Labridae (wrasses, napoleons… 559 species)
Size : Up to 40 cm
Distribution : Caribbean and Brazilian coasts

 

Biology : The spanish hogfish is a fairly active fish. Its powerful jaws enable it to feed on crabs, sea urchins and molluscs, while its young feed on various invertebrates, including parasites on the skin of larger fish.

 

IUCN status : Least concern