Author: (Walbaum, 1792)
FBname: Hogfish
Comments: A large and economically valuable species, monandric and a protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 93709).  Adults are found over open bottoms or coral reef areas (Ref. 5217).  Often encountered  where gorgonians are abundant (Ref. 13442).  Feed mainly on mollusks, also crabs and sea urchins (Ref. 3726).  Flesh highly esteemed; marketed fresh and frozen (Ref. 3726).  Have been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).