Japanese boarfish
Evistias acutirostris
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Overview
Japanese boarfish (Evistias acutirostris) is a marine fish of the family Pentacerotidae, in the order Acropomatiformes. Maximum recorded length is 90 cm. Its recorded depth range is 18–193 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 90,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 18-193m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
18-193m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Acropomatiformes |
| Famille | Pentacerotidae |
| Espèces | Evistias acutirostris |
Foire aux questions
How big does Japanese boarfish get?
Japanese boarfish can grow up to 90.0 cm long.
Where is Japanese boarfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Japanese boarfish belong to?
Japanese boarfish (Evistias acutirostris) belongs to the family Pentacerotidae in the order Acropomatiformes.
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