Fishing for Longsnout boarfish

Pentaceropsis recurvirostris

The longsnout boarfish is a distinctively shaped marine fish with a laterally compressed body and an elongated snout. It inhabits deep rocky reefs and continental shelf edges in the temperate waters of the Southern Hemisphere, especially around New Zealand and southern Australia. Growing up to 12 inches in length, it feeds on small invertebrates and is recognized for its vivid coloration and unique body structure. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase