Bovichtus diacanthus (Carmichael, 1819)
photo by Scott, S.

Family:  Bovichtidae (Thornfishes)
Max. size:  18.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); 18.6 cm TL (female); max.weight: 87.0 g; max.weight: 98.0 g
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Tristan da Cunha.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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