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Evistias acutirostris (Temminck & Schlegel, 1844) Striped boarfish |
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photo by
Nakamura, T. |
| 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. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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