Giant Boarfish

Paristiopterus labiosus

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Max Weight

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Max Depth

170 m

Description

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.... Read more in Seabook

Locations

New Zealand Australia West Australia South Australia Australia East

Colors

white

black

brown

grey

yellow

green

Edible

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Social Behaviour

Couple

Solitary

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Venomous

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