Bodianus axillaris (Bennett, 1832)

Axilspot hogfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Bodianinae
Synonyms	Labrus axillaris, Lepidaplois axillaris, Cossyphus octomaculatus, ... more
Common names	Labre à tache pectorale, Coral pigfish, Turncoat hogfish, ... more

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Main reference

Westneat, M.W. 2001. (Ref. 9823)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 20.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9823)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 100 m (Ref. 9823), usually 2 - 40 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 27°C (Ref. 27115); 32°N - 32°S

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to South Africa (Ref. 35918), east to the Marshall, Marquesan and Tuamoto islands, north to Japan (Ref. 559).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Juveniles and females easily recognized by the generally black body with large white spots; males have large black spots on the soft parts of the dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 48636). Juveniles resemble the juveniles of B. mesothorax but have white rather than yellow spots. Undergoes a dramatic color change with growth.

Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Juveniles occur solitary in caves or under ledges and act as cleaners by picking at bodies of other fishes (adults occasionally do this) (Ref. 1602). Feeds mainly on benthic, hard-shelled, invertebrates such as mollusks and crustaceans (Ref. 9823). Not commonly marketed. Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial; bait: occasionally


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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