Hogfish

Lachnolaimus maximus

Hogfish — Lachnolaimus maximus
  • Saltwater
  • Vulnerable
Max length
90 cm
Classification
Class
Teleostei
Order
Eupercaria incertae sedis
Family
Labridae
Genus
Lachnolaimus
Distribution
  • Atlantic, Western Central

About the hogfish

The hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus), also known as boquinete, doncella de pluma, or pez perro in Mexico is a species of wrasse native to the western Atlantic Ocean, living in a range from Nova Scotia, Canada, to northern South America, including the Gulf of Mexico. This species occurs around reefs, especially preferring areas with plentiful gorgonians. It is a carnivore that feeds on molluscs, crabs, and sea urchins. This species is currently the only known member of its genus.

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Where the hogfish lives

Distribution data from GBIF (DOI: 10.15468/dl.8rzs8d).

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Where to catch hogfish

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