Hogfish
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| Family | Labridae |
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| Scientific name | Lachnolaimus maximus |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable (Population decreasing) |
| Higher classification | Lachnolaimus |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Perch-like fishes |
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| ID | 1471233 |
About Hogfish
The hogfish 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.
Hogfish Photos
