Bodianus macrognathos explained

Bodianus macrognathos, the giant hogfish, is a species of wrasse. It is found in the western Indian Ocean.^[1]

Description

This species reaches a length of 62cm (24inches).

References

• Morris, R.E. (1974): A new labrid fish from the North Kenya Banks. Copeia 1974: 632–634.

Notes and References

1. Gomon, M.F., 2006. A revision of the labrid fish genus Bodianus with descriptions of eight new species. Rec. Aust. Mus. Suppl. 30:1-133.