Bodianus scrofa

Wrasses

Barred hogfish
Roter Schweinsfisch
Labre de Madère
Pez perro

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 20 and 200 Meters.
Uncommon Species
Endemic species.

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 70 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
The species is classified asVulnerable