Longnose Hogfish
NameLongnose Hogfish
Scientific NameBodianus frenchii
Common NamesLongnose Hogfish, Western Australian Longnose Hogfish, Foxfish
FamilyLabridae
OriginWestern Australia, Indo-Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)18
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Tangs, Triggerfish (with caution), Groupers, Other large Wrasses, Puffers
Description
The Longnose Hogfish is a robust marine fish characterized by its elongated snout and often dark body with white spots as a juvenile. It is a predatory wrasse, actively hunting crustaceans and other small invertebrates on coral reefs. This species requires a large aquarium and is best kept with other similarly sized, semi-aggressive tankmates.
