Bodianus bimaculatus Allen, 1973
Twospot hogfish
Bodianus bimaculatus
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Bodianinae
Max. size:  5.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 30 - 100 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Madagascar to New Caledonia, Japan to New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Small juveniles are bright yellow and females become more orange as red lines develop. Males are mainly pink with red lines (Ref. 48636).
Biology:  Adults are common around rubble and sand in steep outer reef slopes (Ref. 9710), and drop-offs, usually adjacent to very deep water. They form small aggregations in soft bottom habitats with sponges and soft corals. The group usually comprising juveniles and females which are dominated by a large male (Ref. 48636). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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