crescent banded hogfish
| Scientific name | Bodianus bilunulatus |
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| Descriptor | Lacepède |
| Year of description | 1801 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Bodianus |
Introduction
Bodianus bilunulatus, commonly known as crescent banded hogfish, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size55 cm
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Patterndrawn scales
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Type
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Average size35 cm
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Maximum size55 cm
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Patterndrawn scales
How to recognize the crescent banded hogfish ?
The crescent banded hogfish measures around 35 cm. The dominant males can however reach 55 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rose and blanc body. The also has blanc drawn scales.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The crescent banded hogfish is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
This species is territorial and does not appreciate the presence of intruders nearby, especially animals with similar behavior. It can also be virulent toward conspecifics. However, the crescent banded hogfish has little concern for non-territorial animals.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The crescent banded 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?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature24 - 29 °C
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Depth3 - 160 m
Biotope presentation
The crescent banded hogfish is most often found at a depth between 3m and 160m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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