Giant Boarfish
Paristiopterus labiosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–170 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
The giant boarfish is a tall, deep bodied fish with thick lips and a steep forehead, living on the continental shelf of southern Australia and New Zealand down to about a hundred and seventy metres. It works the bottom for invertebrates and grows to around a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Pentacerotidae › Paristiopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282150.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Boarfish live?
- The Giant Boarfish (Paristiopterus labiosus) is typically found at 20–170 m.
- Is the Giant Boarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Boarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Boarfish get?
- The Giant Boarfish grows to about 1 m.