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Bodianus macrognathos (Morris, 1974) Giant hogfish |
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photo by
Field, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 62 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 25 - 65 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Somalia (Ref. 30573) and Kenya to the Gulf of Oman. | |||
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| 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||