Genus
Common name: Hogfish
Scientific name: Bodianus
Bodianus is a genus of wrasses commonly known as hogfish. These colorful fish are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their striking appearance and beneficial role in controlling pests like bristle worms. They are generally peaceful but can become territorial. Bodianus species often require larger tanks due to their size and are best suited for intermediate to advanced hobbyists. They thrive in well-established tanks with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing.
- Common name: Lyretail hogfishScientific name: Bodianus anthioides
- Common name: Axilspot hogfishScientific name: Bodianus axillaris
- Common name: Crescentbanded hogfishScientific name: Bodianus bilunulatus
- Common name: Twospot hogfishScientific name: Bodianus bimaculatus
- Common name: Diana's hogfishScientific name: Bodianus diana
- Common name: Mexican hogfishScientific name: Bodianus diplotaenia
- Common name: Blackfin hogfishScientific name: Bodianus loxozonus
- Common name: Masuda's HogfishScientific name: Bodianus masudai
- Common name: Splitlevel hogfishScientific name: Bodianus mesothorax
- Common name: Neill's HogfishScientific name: Bodianus neilli
- Common name: Blackspot hogfishScientific name: Bodianus opercularis
- Common name: Golden-spot-hogfishScientific name: Bodianus perditio
- Common name: HogfishScientific name: Bodianus pulchellus
- Common name: Spanish hogfishScientific name: Bodianus rufus
- Common name: Sunrise wrasseScientific name: Bodianus sanguineus
- Common name: Barred hogfishScientific name: Bodianus scrofa