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Hogfish

Lachnolaimus maximus

Photo by Ron Caswell
Published on Project Noah
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16.2972, -86.6023

Field Notes

Description:

About 24" long, three distinctive spines on its back.

Habitat:

Spotted at a depth of 40 feet in an open sandy patch, Roatan Marine Park.

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Spotted for Missions

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Caribbean Reef Fish of Southern Mexico
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 17, 2013

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