The Bigspine boarfish (Pentaceros quinquespinis) is a saltwater fish of the family Pentacerotidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The bigspine boarfish is an armorhead (Pentacerotidae) of the continental slope in the southern Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a deep, laterally compressed, greyish body with a large head armoured with rough bony plates and stout dorsal and pelvic spines. As a bottom-oriented fish of deep water it searches for small crustaceans, worms and small fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bigspine boarfish?
The Bigspine boarfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Bigspine boarfish live?
The Bigspine boarfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bigspine boarfish get?
The Bigspine boarfish grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Bigspine boarfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Bigspine boarfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pentaceros
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