Author: (Poey, 1860)
FBname: Spotfin hogfish
Comments: Adults inhabit coral and rocky reefs, rarely at depths greater than 24 m (Ref. 9710).  Feed on crabs and small shellfish (Ref. 3726).  Juveniles pick parasites from other fishes (Ref. 9710).  Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).  May hybridize with Spanish hogfish, <i>B. rufus</i> (Ref. 40096).  Marketed fresh (Ref. 3726).