Zanclistius elevatus (Ramsay & Ogilby, 1888)
Longfin boarfish
Zanclistius elevatus
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Histiopterinae
Max. size:  33 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 500 m
Distribution:  South Pacific: Southern Australia including Tasmania and New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 9563).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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