Hogfish
Lachnolaimus maximus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 973
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
Description
The hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus), also known as boquinete, doncella de pluma, or pez perro in Mexico is a species of wrasse native to the western Atlantic Ocean, living in a range from Nova Scotia, Canada, to northern South America, including the Gulf of Mexico. This species occurs around reefs, especially preferring areas with plentiful gorgonians. It is a carnivore that feeds on molluscs, crabs, and sea urchins. This species is currently the only known member of its genus.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Hogfish”.