Bodianus scrofa (Valenciennes, 1839)
Barred hogfish
Bodianus scrofa
photo by Cambraia Duarte, P.M.N. (c)ImagDOP

 Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae
 Max. size:  51 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 20 - 200 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults inhabit rocky bottoms (Ref. 2683). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Sold fresh in markets.
 IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (B2ab(iv,v)) (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 05.07.95
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 02.05.16

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