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Pentaceropsis recurvirostris (Richardson, 1845) Longsnout boarfish |
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photo by
Cook, D.C. |
| Family: | Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Histiopterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 10 - 260 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia including Tasmania. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs on the continental shelf, most commonly in depths less than 40 m (Ref. 9563). Feeds on brittle stars, polychaetes and brown algae (Ref. 2156). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||