This is a young Spanish Hogfish about 9 inches. Photo by Rod 02 March
2006 in about 25 feet water.
Location was Horseshoe Reef, Key Largo, FL.
Bodianus rufus
Features: Purple upper body.
Size: 8-14 inches; max 24 in
Depth: 10-100 feet;
Audubon Field Guide; page 562; plate 285;
Reef Fish ID, 3rd Ed; page 212-213; plate 213;