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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Red-sashed hogfish

Bodianus rubrisos Gomon, 2006
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Max Length
20.2 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
50–103 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Photos of individuals taken with maximum size up to about 30 cm SL . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

Scientific Name
Bodianus rubrisos
Authority
Gomon, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
20.2 cm
Depth Range
50–103 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Red-sashed hogfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Red-sashed hogfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 50 - 103 m , usually 50 - 70 m . Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.4±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
20.2cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gomon, 2006

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