Hogfish
| Name: | Hogfish |
| Scientific Name: | Lachnolaimus maximus |
| Family: | Wrasses |
| Taxonomic: | Labridae |
| ID Group: | Parrotfishes & Wrasses |
| Size: | 1 - 2 ft. |
| Depth Range: | On the reef (10 – 60 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Not usually seen |
This large Hogfish has a reddish-brown or pale-white body and a dusky patch extends from its snout to the dorsal fin. It has three long spines at the front of its dorsal fin and a dark bar on its tail. A black spot near the tail is visible in smaller individuals but fades as they grow. Its coloration shifts while feeding, turning into a dappled orange-red pattern.