Definitions for hogfish
ˈhɔgˌfɪʃ, ˈhɒg-hog·fish

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1. hogfish, hog snapper, Lachnolaimus maximusnoun

   large wrasse of western Atlantic; head of male resembles a pig's snout

2. pigfish, hogfish, Orthopristis chrysopterusnoun

   found from Long Island southward

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1. hogfishnoun

   An edible species of wrasse, found around southern Florida

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1. Hogfish

   The hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus), also known as boquinete, doncella de pluma or pez perro in Mexico is a species of wrasse native to the Western Atlantic Ocean, living in a range from Nova Scotia, Canada, to northern South America, including the Gulf of Mexico. This species occurs around reefs, especially preferring areas with plentiful gorgonians. It is a carnivore which feeds on molluscs, as well as crabs and sea urchins. This species is currently the only known member of its genus.

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1. hogfish

   A hogfish is a species of marine fish known scientifically as Lachnolaimus maximus, found in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It's a type of wrasse, recognized by its long, pig-like snout and protruding teeth that are used for rooting in the sediment for food. They are typically red or pink in color and can reach up to 3 feet in length. Hogfish are popular among recreational fishermen and are also a common seafood dish.

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1. Hogfishnoun

   a large West Indian and Florida food fish (Lachnolaemus)

2. Hogfishnoun

   the pigfish or sailor's choice

3. Hogfishnoun

   an American fresh-water fish; the log perch

4. Hogfishnoun

   a large, red, spiny-headed, European marine fish (Scorpaena scrofa)

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1. Hogfish

   The Hogfish is a member of the wrasse family, and the only member of the genus Lachnolaimus. The hogfish is one of the larger species of wrasses and is found in the western Atlantic Ocean with a range from Bermuda, south through the Caribbean Sea and northern Gulf of Mexico, continuing to the north coast of South America. Hogfish are abundant in the Florida Keys and are a valuable, economically important species among fisherman.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hogfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hogfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hogfish
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hogfish
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogfish
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hogfish
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hogfish