Longsnout Boarfish

Pentaceropsis recurvirostris

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Body deep, compressed, with a long almost tubular snout and a small mouth; fins tall with a "spikey" appearance, the first few spines and soft rays of the dorsal fin especially elongate. Silvery-white with broad dark angled bands on side, and a curved band from above eye to the chin; juveniles with large spots and blotches overlaying bands.

Size

Usually 30 cm long head to tail (up to 50 cm).

Habitat

A relatively common species on southern reefs, occurring in habitats ranging from shallow estuaries to deeper areas offshore. Usually seen in caves or beneath large overhangs

Distribution

Southern Australia.

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References & citations (2)

Bray, D. and Gomon, M. (2017) Pentaceropsis recurvirostris Longsnout Boarfish in Museums Victoria Collections (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Longsnout Boarfish
Scientific name: Pentaceropsis recurvirostris (Richardson, 1845)
Family: Pentacerotidae
Category: Sea Life › Fish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

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