Tarry hogfish

Tarry hogfish (Bodianus bilunulatus) is a saltwater species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia. It is mainly found over reef, at depths of 3–160 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia runs all year.

Scientific name: Bodianus bilunulatus · Water: Saltwater · Season: All year

Size: up to 55 cm

About

The tarry hogfish is a labrid found between 3 and 160 m and available all year. Maximum about 55 cm total length. Sold mainly fresh.

Differences by region

• Hong Kong — Local name：Tarry hogfish · Season：All year · Angling traits：High value, Challenging
• Taiwan — Local name：Tarry hogfish · Season：All year · Angling traits：
• Malaysia — Local name：Tarry hogfish · Season：All year · Angling traits：

Ecology and habitat

Bottom / habitat

Reef

Depth

3–160 m

Distribution status

Native

Trophic level

3.4

Fishery and market

Game fish

Yes

Resilience

Medium

Angling traits

• High value
• Challenging

Methods

• General
• Rock

Sources

• FishBase — Bodianus bilunulatus

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