Axilspot hogfish
A species of Hogfishes, Also known as Turncoat hogfish, Axil pigfish, Bicolor wrasse Scientific name : Bodianus axillaris Genus : Hogfishes
Axilspot hogfish, A species of Hogfishes
Also known as:
Turncoat hogfish, Axil pigfish, Bicolor wrasse
Botanical name: Bodianus axillaris
Genus: Hogfishes
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Description
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Description
Adult fish are about 20 cm long. Males are red-brown anteriorly, and white posteriorly. They have large, dark spots on their pectoral fin bases, soft dorsal fins, and anal fins. Juveniles and females are black with a few large, white patches. This oviparous species mainly feeds on mollusks and crustaceans and other benthic hard-shell invertebrates. It is also an aquarium fish.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Wrasses Genus
Hogfishes Species
Axilspot hogfish 
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