Yellowfin Pigfish

Predorsal scales 15-24, reaching forward just in advance of above posterior margin of orbit; cheek scales extending forward only to corner of mouth; scales absent on lower jaw; teeth on dental ridge of each jaw in a single row, those anteriorly small but distinct, close behind and in line with prominent anterior canines; posterior tips of dorsal and anal fins rounded; caudal fin truncate to slightly rounded; red above and white below with two large white blotches above lateral line below spinous portion of dorsal fin; pectoral fins bright yellow (Ref. 44106).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 12; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 11 - 12

Adults are found in caves and archways on reefs (Ref. 44106). Likely to occur in depths greater than 250 m (Ref. 44106). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

fisheries: minor commercial; price category: very high; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family

Bodianus flavipinnis, the yellowfin pigfish, is a species of wrasse. It is found in the Southwest Pacific Ocean.