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Bodianus sepiacaudus Gomon, 2006 Crescent-tail hogfish |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.67 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 75 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, Fiji and Line Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | This species has been photographed at depths of 25-50 m, with adults occurring in groups along ledges on steep dropoffs at depths greater than 20 m, and juveniles observed at about 50 m (Ref. 75973). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 March 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||