Hogfish Experts - Need help with ID

[muttley101]

I purchased this guy a 8 weeks ago and I cannot find a the correct scientific name for him/her.

Looks like a Bodanius but is it Oper, Neo, Masudai.... any help would be great.. Sorry for the pic but this guy can Jet around and is smart as hell. Very docile, and over 4 inches.. Color looks a lot better in person. Almost a highlighter red.. Top stripe has hints of yellow at times.

Thanks In Advance RC users!
-Mutt

 

[eatbreakfast]

Looking at the caudal fin, the fish you have is B. opercularis. B. masudai has a red caudal fin, B. neopercularis has only one of its stripes extend into the caudal fin, and B. opercularis hai two stripes extend into the caudal fin.

 

[muttley101]

Thanks EB! Appreciate your help.