Fin's Fish Guide
The Boarfish (Antigonia eos) is a saltwater fish of the family Caproidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The boarfish is a deepbody boarfish (Caproidae) from the deeper waters of the ocean. The species has a deep, strongly laterally compressed, almost rhomboid, reddish body with large eyes and a small, protrusible mouth. It lives near the bottom on the continental shelf and slope, at depths between about 19 and 600 m. With its protrusible mouth it picks small benthic invertebrates and zooplankton. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Boarfish?
The Boarfish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Deep, diamond-shaped, reddish body with large eyes; near-bottom deep-water fish.
Where does the Boarfish live?
The Boarfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Endemic around the Hawaiian Islands; continental shelf and slope.
How big does the Boarfish get?
The Boarfish grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Boarfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Boarfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Boarfish edible?
The Boarfish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Antigonia
More from the family Caproidae
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