Axilspot Hogfish (Bodianus axillaris)
| Category | Fishes |
| Maximum length | 20 cm |
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Perciformes |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Bodianus |
| Shoot place | Ras Um Sid Bay |
| Shoot date | 2022-10-25 |
Short description
The anterior part of the body is reddish-brown, while the posterior part is white (a contrasting coloration). Large black spots are characteristic at the base of the pectoral fins, as well as on the anal and dorsal fins. The caudal fin is yellowish. Females and juveniles are blackish in color with white spots along the upper and lower flanks.
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