Golden-spot hogfish (Bodianus perditio) is a saltwater species recorded in Taiwan. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 10–120 m. The main season in Taiwan runs all year.
Scientific name: Bodianus perditio · Water: Saltwater · Season: All year
Size: up to 80 cm
The golden-spot hogfish is a wrasse whose adults live on deep offshore reefs, though juveniles may occur as shallow as 9 m. Adults inhabit the vicinity of coral and rocky reefs, often over sand or rubble in deeper water, and feed mainly on bottom-dwelling invertebrates such as molluscs and crustaceans. It is oviparous and pairs distinctly when breeding. It is regarded as an excellent food fish. It occurs in subtropical waters and is in season all year, living from 10 to 120 m and reaching about 80 cm standard length. It supports commercial fisheries and is a game fish and a commercial aquarium species, selling in the highest price band. IUCN lists it as least concern. Trophic level is 4.1, fishing vulnerability high at 65 of 100, and resilience very low.
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