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Bodianus axillaris Bennet 1831
coral hogfish, axil pigfish
The juvenile coral hogfish, Bodianus axillaris, (left) is very distinctive being black with large white spots.
Adults (below) are completely different. The front half is dark in natural light or red when illuminated. The back half is white. There are large black spots in the axils of the pectoral fins.
Juveniles may pick parasites off other fish.
Family = Labridae - wrasses
Max size = 20cms
Distribution = widespread tropical Indo-Pacific
