Axilspot Hogfish – Bodianus axillaris

Species Name: Bodianus axillaris

Synonyms:

Common Names: Axilspot Hogfish

Family: Labridae, subfamily: Bodianinae

Order: Perciformes (perch-likes)

Class: Acinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)

Max.Size: 7.9 inches / 20cm

Environment: Reef, Depth 2-100m

Origin: Indo-Pacific

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Company: This species should be kept with more aggressive tankmates

Aquarium Setup: A Axilspot Hogfis should not be kept in a tank samller than 125gallon. Not reef compatible as adults

Food: Meaty foodes such as Mysis and Brine Shrimp as well as live black worms and live grass shrimp

Breeding: No info