Western Pigfish (species: Bodianus vulpinus) in Sydney Marine Life (Gaia Guide)
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Bodianus vulpinus
Western Pigfish


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

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 43.5 cm (Standard Length)

Depth range

  • From 100 m to 250 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Juveniles tend to stay around the sandy bottom, often near rock or coral rubble, while adults inhabit rocky areas of reef.

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