Spanish hogfish
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The Spanish [Hogfish] is a fish whose range includes South Florida, Bahamas, the Caribbean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda, and Brazil.[1]. Typically between 20 cm and 35 cm in size, it can reach 60 cm. It inhabits reefs at depths of 3 m up to 30 m, where it constantly swims about in search of food.
[edit] References
- ^ Humann, DeLoach (2002). Reef Fish Identification - Florida Caribbean Bahamas. New World Publications, Inc.. ISBN 1-878348-30-2.
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