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Hogfish

How to Identify Hogfish Underwater

Lachnolaimus maximus

The hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) is a species of wrasse native to the Western Atlantic Ocean, living in a range from Nova Scotia, Canada, to northern South America, including the Gulf of Mexico. This species occurs around reefs, especially preferring areas with plentiful gorgonians. This species is currently the o...

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