Paristiopterus labiosus

(Paristiopterus labiosus)

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 170 m (66 to 558 ft). This species can reach a length of 100 cm (39 in). It is a commercially important species.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Pentacerotidae
Genus:Paristiopterus
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