Longfin boarfish (Zanclistius elevatus)

Scientific name: Zanclistius elevatus Ramsay & Ogilby, 1888

Longfin boarfish (Zanclistius elevatus)

The Longfin boarfish (Zanclistius elevatus) is a marine fish of the family Pentacerotidae. Native range: South Pacific, Southern Australia including Tasmania and New Zealand.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf and slope.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Zanclistius elevatus
Family
Pentacerotidae (Armorheads)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
33.0
Depth range
30–500 m (98–1640 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 30 - 500 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
South Pacific: Southern Australia including Tasmania and New Zealand.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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