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Blackspot Boarfish
Zanclistius elevatus
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Giant Boarfish
Paristiopterus labiosus
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 170 m
- Found in
- 5 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrowngreyyellowgreen
- Body shape
- Standard, Compressed
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots
- Family
- Pentacerotidae
Paristiopterus labiosus, the giant boarfish, is a species of armorhead native to the coastal waters of southern Australia, and New Zealand. It occurs over the continental shelf at depths from 20 to 200 m (66 to 656 ft). This species can reach a length of 100 cm (39 in). It is a commercially important species.
Similar species
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Longsnout Boarfish
Pentaceropsis recurvirostris
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Striped Boarfish
Evistias acutirostris
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Yellowspotted Boarfish
Paristiopterus gallipavo
Questions
Is Giant Boarfish dangerous?
Giant Boarfish has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Giant Boarfish?
Australia SouthNew ZealandAustralia WestAustralia EastAustralia
How deep does Giant Boarfish live?
Giant Boarfish can be found at depths of up to 170 meters.
