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Black ear hogfish
- World's First
- Rare species
- Rareness：★★★★★
A species of hogfish distributed across the Indo-Pacific. In Japan it has been found around the Ryukyu Islands at depths from 100 to 200 meters. It has a pink patch surrounding its eyes. It has a distinct black patch near the gills.
| Scientific name | Bodianus tanyokidus |
|---|---|
| English name | Black ear hogfish |
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