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Bodianus scrofa (Valenciennes, 1839) Barred hogfish |
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photo by
Cambraia Duarte, P.M.N. (c)ImagDOP |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae | |||
| Max. size: | 51 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit rocky bottoms (Ref. 2683). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Sold fresh in markets. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 12 July 2008 (B2ab(iv,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||