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Bodianus speciosus (Bowdich, 1825) Blackbar hogfish |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 70 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Atlantic: tropical western coast of Africa, from Cameroon to Guinea and in the offshore Cape Verde Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit rocky and reef-like areas, rich in algae (Ref. 26999). A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 5292). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 April 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||