Bodianus diana (Lacepède, 1801)

Diana's hogfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae \| Bodianinae
Synonyms	Labrus diana, Lepidaplois diana, Lepidaplois aldabrensis, ... more
Common names	Diana's pigfish, Tamarin, Bodião diana, ... more

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Main reference

Westneat, M.W. 2001. (Ref. 9823)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Westneat, Mark | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 25.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9823)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m (Ref. 9823), usually 6 - 25 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 32°N - 23°S

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and South Africa (Ref. 35918) to the Marshall Islands and Samoa, north to Japan (Ref. 559). Replaced by the longer snouted Bodianus prognathus in the Line Islands (Ref. 37816).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Snout pointed. Posterior corner of mouth below or immediately posterior to forward margin of orbit.

Found in coral rich areas of seaward reefs (Ref. 5213). Juveniles often shelter near black corals and gorgonians; also frequent cave ceilings (Ref. 8631). Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates such as mollusks and crustaceans. Juveniles regularly remove parasites from other fishes (Ref. 48636).


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

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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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 (40 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Santos, Kristine

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