A photo of Spanish hogfish

Spanish hogfish

Bodianus rufus

Neptune’s rating:

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  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • DifficultyChallenging
  • HardinessModerate
  • Liters per Fish200 L
  • OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean
  • pH7.8 - 8.4
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityUncommon
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
  • Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
  • VibrancyVibrant

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

More about Spanish hogfish

The Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus) is a colorful reef fish noted for its vibrant yellow tail and posterior, juxtaposed with a purplish anterior body. It is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, commonly found from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to Brazil. This species is characterized by its distinctive elongated body and a protruding snout. While it is known within the aquarium hobby, it is not as prevalent as some other fish due to its size and specific care requirements.

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