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Paristiopterus labiosus (Günther, 1872) Giant boarfish |
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| Family: | Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Histiopterinae | |||
| Max. size: | 100 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 170 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from South Australia to New South Wales. Southwest Pacific: New Zealand (Ref. 5755). | |||
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| Biology: | Recorded from the continental shelf (Ref. 9563). Feeds mainly on benthic organisms (Ref. 26966). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||