Striped Boarfish
Evistias acutirostris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 18–193 m
- Max size: 90 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tall, striking fish marked with bold dark bars and a sharp snout, the boarfish lives over reef and sand and gathers in pairs or small groups along deep rocky drop offs. It reaches around 18 metres in depth at the shallow end of its range and down past 190. Its deep, compressed body and trailing fins give it an unmistakable profile.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pentacerotidae › Evistias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280765.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Boarfish live?
- The Striped Boarfish (Evistias acutirostris) is typically found at 18–193 m.
- Is the Striped Boarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Boarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striped Boarfish get?
- The Striped Boarfish grows to about 90 cm.