Pentaceros decacanthus Günther, 1859
Bigspined boarfish
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Pentacerotinae
Max. size:  25.5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 37 - 460 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental shelf and slope, usually in depths greater than 300 m (Ref. 9563).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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