Axilspot Hogfish (species: Bodianus axillaris) in Frankland Island Group, QLD (Gaia Guide)
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Bodianus axillaris
Axilspot Hogfish


©Dennis Polack: Mature male Axilspot Hogfish (Bodianus axillaris) showing the signifcant colour change and the relocation of the black spots

©Dennis Polack: Juvenile or female Axilspot Hogfish (Bodianus axillaris)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Labridae
Genus Bodianus
Species Bodianus axillaris

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Colours

                   

Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 20 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 2 m to 100 m - applies to Usually found above 40m.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments.

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