Parazanclistius hutchinsi

(Parazanclistius hutchinsi)

Description

Parazanclistius hutchinsi, the Hutchin's boarfish or short boarfish, is a species of armorhead endemic to the southern coast of Western Australia. It is found on the continental shelf at depths from 10 to 80 m (33 to 262 ft). This species grows to a total length of 34 centimetres (13 in), and is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Perciformes
Family:Pentacerotidae
Genus:Parazanclistius
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