Tropical Pacific Reefs

Blackbelt Hogfish - Juvenile

Location: Dumaguete, Philippines

Scientific Name: Bodianus mesothorax

Also known as: Splitlevel Hogfish, Coral Hogfish

Category: Wrasses

Size: 2 to 7 in. (5 to 18 cm)

Depth: 15-100 ft. (5-30 m)

Distribution: Asian Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, Fiji