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Pentaceros decacanthus Günther, 1859 Bigspined boarfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Pentacerotidae (Armorheads), subfamily: Pentacerotinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25.5 cm NG (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 37 - 460 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: southern Australia and New Zealand. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf and slope, usually in depths greater than 300 m (Ref. 9563). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||