lyre-tail hogfish
| Scientific name | Bodianus anthioides |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Bennett |
| Year of description | 1832 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Bodianus |
Introduction
Bodianus anthioides, commonly known as lyre-tail hogfish, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size24 cm
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Patterntasks
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Average size18 cm
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Maximum size24 cm
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Patterntasks
How to recognize the lyre-tail hogfish ?
The lyre-tail hogfish measures around 18 cm. The dominant males can however reach 24 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rouge and blanc body. The also has noir tasks.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The lyre-tail hogfish is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The lyre-tail hogfish is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The lyre-tail hogfish is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth6 - 80 m
Biotope presentation
The lyre-tail hogfish is most often found at a depth between 6m and 80m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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