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PICASSO

SPANISH HOGFISH

( BODIANUS RUFUS )

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Family

Labridae

Color/s

Purple upper forebody. Yellow gold belly and tail. Large adults become mottled purplish yellow.

Depth

10 -100 ft

3 - 30 m

 

Size

18 - 20 inches

50 cm

Behavior

Coral reefs and associated habitats from shoreline to depths of 200 ft (60 m). Often will serve as cleaners for larger fish. Community fish

Food Source

Small mollusks, urchins and crinoïds

Reproduction

 

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