The Sharpsnout hogfish (Bodianus prognathus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The Sharpsnout hogfish is a wrasse, a hogfish (Labridae), from reef water of the eastern Pacific, around oceanic islands. The species has an elongate, elongate with an extended snout, red-brown body with strong canine teeth with which it crushes molluscs, crustaceans and sea urchins. As a bottom-oriented fish it swims over coral and rocky reefs; like many wrasses a female changes sex on loss of the male. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sharpsnout hogfish?
The Sharpsnout hogfish has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Sharpsnout hogfish live?
The Sharpsnout hogfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Sharpsnout hogfish get?
The Sharpsnout hogfish grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Sharpsnout hogfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Sharpsnout hogfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Bodianus
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