divepix - Spanish Hogfish

Spanish Hogfish

Aspect:	Streamlined body, in total contrast with Hogfish but with similar strong tail fin root, considerably sweptback dorsal and anal fins. As seen here, colours vary considerably, although scarce literature on the specie usually refers to blue-mauve over yellow body livery. Photos herewith taken in Ilets Pigeon area tend to prove otherwise.
Population:	Quite common.
Notable feature:	Changes gender from female to male according to colony requirement, with males then believed to sport brightest colours.
Environment:	Swims in open waters, near feef or close to bottom to feed.
Behaviour:	Can be approached, but seldom stops moving.