Lined Hogfish

Adults reddish to purplish brown on head, body dull yellow; longitudinal row of 3 pale yellow spots along back; small black spot centered at base of caudal fin; 2 black spots on soft anal fin; large black spot on pelvic fins; blackish spot anteriorly on dorsal fin (Ref. 4392). Juveniles reddish brown with rows of white blotches and small spots; black spots on fins (Ref. 4392).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 12

Adults are usually found at moderate depths (50 m). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: very high; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family