Lined hogfish
(Bodianus leucosticticus)
Image source: Jo's Animal Database
General data
Scientific names:
Lined hogfish
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climate:
Tropical
Indo-West Pacific: Somalia, Mozambique, Natal (South Africa), Mauritius, Réunion, and southern Japan. Likely at Seychelles.
Max length: 24 cm SL
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12.
Adults reddish to purplish brown on head, body dull yellow; longitudinal row of 3 pale yellow spots along back; small black spot centered at base of caudal fin; 2 black spots on soft anal fin; large black spot on pelvic fins; blackish spot anteriorly on dorsal fin.
Juveniles reddish brown with rows of white blotches and small spots; black spots on fins.
