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
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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