Bodianus parrae

Bodianus parrae, Creole Wrasse. Source: FAO 2002.
Bodianus parrae, Creole Wrasse.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
LabridaeBodianus parrae(Bloch and Schneider)1801Creole Wrasse

All Bodianus Species: Dorsal-fin spines 12, the anterior ones not extended as long filaments.

Bodianus parrae

Unique Characteristics: Snout rounded. No posterior canine; canine teeth small, relatively weak. Body primarily violet or purple; teeth and bones pale blue

Similar Species:

Spanish Hogfish, Bodianus rufus

Spanish Hogfish, Bodianus rufus. Snout pointed. Posterior canine present, strong canine teeth present in front of jaws. Head and upper back dark red to brown or purple, lower head and posterior body yellow; no black spot at upper margin of tip of pectoral fin. Total number of rakers on first gill arch 17-19.

Bodianus rufus
Bodianus rufus, Spanish Hogfish

Spotfin Hogfish, Bodianus pulchellus

Spotfin Hogfish, Bodianus pulchellus. Snout pointed. Posterior canine present, strong canine teeth present in front of jaws. Red dorsally and ventrally with central white stripe, area of yellow on upper posterior body; black spot present at tip of pectoral fin; juveniles yellow. Total number of rakers on first gill arch 15 or 16.

Bodianus pulchellus
Bodianus pulchellus, Spotfin Hogfish