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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Crescent-tail hogfish

Bodianus sepiacaudus Gomon, 2006
Max Length
8.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
20–75 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

This species has been photographed at depths of 25-50 m, with adults occurring in groups along ledges on steep dropoffs at depths greater than 20 m, and juveniles observed at about 50 m . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

Scientific Name
Bodianus sepiacaudus
Authority
Gomon, 2006
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
8.7 cm
Depth Range
20–75 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
15.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Crescent-tail hogfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Crescent-tail hogfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Crescent-tail hogfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 75 m , usually 20 - 50 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Indonesia, Fiji and Line Islands.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
8.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
15.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Gomon, 2006

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