Hogfish are stocky, colourful wrasses found on shallow reefs and rocky bottoms across the western Atlantic. They're named for their pig-like snout, which they use to root through sand and rubble in search of crustaceans and molluscs—a hunting style that makes them engaging to watch. Males and females display different colour patterns; males tend toward bold reds and yellows, while females are more mottled. These fish are common in the shallows and approachable if given a respectful distance.
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