Axilspot Hogfish
Bodianus axillaris
Adult axilspot hogfish inhabit coral and rocky reefs, usually searching along the bottom and around ledges. They use their strong jaws to take crustaceans, molluscs, and other hard-bodied invertebrates. The species is recognized by its prominent dark marking near the base of the pectoral fin.
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- Axilspot Hogfish