Axilspot Hogfish
Bodianus axillaris
Also known as: Axil Hogfish, Axil Pigfish, Axilspot Pigfish, Bicolor Wrasse, Coral Hogfish, Coral Pigfish, Hogfish, Polkadot Wrasse, Turncoat Hogfish, White-spotted Hogfish
- Axil Hogfish
- Axil Pigfish
- Axilspot Pigfish
- Bicolor Wrasse
- Coral Hogfish
- Coral Pigfish
- Hogfish
- Polkadot Wrasse
- Turncoat Hogfish
- White-spotted Hogfish
Showing details for the juvenile stage. Switch stages to see how it differs.
Overview
Juveniles found singly in caves and under ledges, acting as cleaner fish to other fish. Juveniles found singly, in caves and under ledges, acting as cleaners to other fish.
How to identify
- Pattern
- spotswhite spots
- Behaviour
- cleanershelters in cavessolitary
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Habitat & where to find it
Where the juvenile stage lives, and where its photos were taken.
- Range · Indo-Pacific
- Country only · 8
Juveniles found singly in caves and under ledges, acting as cleaner fish to other fish.
Juvenile photos 8
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