Fish Sound Library

Bodianus rufus

(Spanish Hogfish)

Family: Labridae

Distribution: Caribbean

We have recorded sounds for this species associated with passive feeding as well as possible active sounds that may be supported by further evidence in the future

Subtle and low frequency sounds may require headphones to hear.

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FEC-00108

Two feeding sounds followed by two possibly active sounds

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