Pentaceropsis recurvirostris (Richardson, 1845)
Longsnout boarfish
Pentaceropsis recurvirostris
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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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