Fishing for Japanese armorhead

Pentaceros japonicus

The Japanese armorhead is a deep-sea fish known for its robust, armored body and spiny dorsal fins. Typically found around seamounts, it inhabits depths of 200-600 meters. This species feeds on plankton and small invertebrates. Adults average 12-16 inches in length and weigh about 3-5 pounds. They exhibit schooling behavior, often forming large aggregations. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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