Spanish hogfish
fish
Also known as: Bodianus rufus, Spanish ladyfish, pudiano
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The Spanish hogfish, scientifically known as Bodianus rufus, is a species of wrasse found in the warm, shallow waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, from Florida to Brazil. These fish inhabit reefs and can reach lengths of up to 61 cm (2 feet). Young Spanish hogfish are known for their role as cleaner fish, removing external parasites from other fish. They are characterized by their gold and bluish-purple coloration. The Spanish hogfish belongs to the genus Bodianus.12
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