Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Spanish hogfish
Size:
Spanish hogfish are commonly found at 11 inches (28 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These hogfish eat sea urchins, brittle stars, mullusks and crustaceans like shrimp.
Range & Habitat:
Throughout the western Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea, these hogfish inhabit rocky areas and coral reefs.
Details:
Spanish hogfish are largely yellow in color with deep purple-blue coloring at the top of their body, near their head. They range in intensity of color based on age and environment.