Pigfish
A species of Hogfishes, Also known as South pacific pigfish, Eastern pigfish, Reddish blackspot pigfish, Black-spot pig-fish Scientific name : Bodianus unimaculatus Genus : Hogfishes
Pigfish, A species of Hogfishes
Also known as:
South pacific pigfish, Eastern pigfish, Reddish blackspot pigfish, Black-spot pig-fish
Botanical name: Bodianus unimaculatus
Genus: Hogfishes
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Description
The red pigfish, also known as the red hogfish or eastern pigfish, is a species of wrasse native to the southwestern Pacific Ocean from eastern Australia to New Zealand, including Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, and the Kermadec Islands. It inhabits reefs and offshore waters, where it occurs from the surface to 60 m (200 ft) deep. Males of this species can reach a length of 50 cm (20 in), while females only reach 30 cm (12 in).
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