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Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)
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Ray-finned Fishes of Zihuatanejo
CLASS ACTINOPTERYGII
Mexican Hogfish
Bodianus diplotaenia
The Mexican hogfish is widely distributed throughout the tropical eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California to northern Peru. Commonly seen on rocky reefs. Feeds on crabs, brittle stars, mollusks, and sea urchins.
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