| Family: |
Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Histiopterinae |
| Max. size: |
90 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 18 - 193 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Pacific coast of Japan (Ref. 43239) and the Hawaiian Islands; Australia, New Zealand and Lord Howe, Norfolk and Kermadec Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Benthopelagic over reef and sand (Ref. 58302). Found in pairs or small groups in deep rocky drop-offs (Ref. 9710). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 November 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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