Lachnolaimus maximus, hogfish, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Lachnolaimus maximus, hogfish, photos, facts and physical characteristics
Lachnolaimus maximus Description
Deep-bodied species with a strongly arched dorsal profile. First 3 dorsal spines filamentous. Dorsal spines: 14; Dorsal soft rays: 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. Color variable but generally mottled brownish red with a black spot at rear base of
Lachnolaimus maximus Common Names
- hogfish
Lachnolaimus maximus Taxonomic Structure
What type of species is Lachnolaimus maximus? Below, you will find the taxonomic groups the Lachnolaimus maximus species belongs to.
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Actinopterygii
- Order: Perciformes
- Family: Labridae
- Genus: Lachnolaimus
Lachnolaimus maximus, marine species closely related
Lachnolaimus maximus, distinctive physical characteristics
How to identify Lachnolaimus maximus marine species? Below, you will find the list of main identification criteria and physical characteristics of marine species Lachnolaimus maximus. For each identification criteria, the corresponding physical characteristics of marine species Lachnolaimus maximus are marked in green.
Lachnolaimus maximus, geographic distribution
Where is Lachnolaimus maximus found in the world? Below, you will find the list and a world map of the geographic distribution where the marine species Lachnolaimus maximus can be found.
| Country | Locations | Dive Sites |
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| Netherlands Antilles | Curaçao | Harry's Hole - Wet Suit City - Coral Cliff Drop Off |
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Lachnolaimus maximus, underwater photographers
Which photographers have photos of Lachnolaimus maximus species? Below, you will find the list of underwater photographers and their photos of the marine species Lachnolaimus maximus.