Hogfish
A species of Hogfish Scientific name : Lachnolaimus maximus Genus : Hogfish
Hogfish, A species of Hogfish
Botanical name: Lachnolaimus maximus
Genus: Hogfish
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Description
Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) is an exotic-looking species of wrasse. All individuals start life as female and later turn into a fully-functioning male. Found in association with reefs in the warm parts of western Atlantic, the species has a "vulnerable" ecological status, partially because it is highly regarded by both commercial and sport fisheries. Its meat carries a risk of ciguatera poisoning.
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