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Bodianus opercularis (Guichenot, 1847) Blackspot hogfish |
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photo by
Field, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 35 - 75 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indian Ocean: Red Sea, the Gulf of Aqaba in the north to Madagascar and Mauritius in the south, east to Christmas Island. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit rubble bottoms of steep outer reef slopes (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||