Ian Skipworth, Neuseeland
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Zanclistius elevatus is a pale, silvery-gray to yellowish-green carapace with broad, oblique, darker bands on the body and a very high dorsal fin with a prominent dark spot on the back.
The fish lives on the continental shelf and can be found on slopes, and is often landed as unwanted bycatch.
Zanclistius elevatus can be confused with the armorhead Parazanclistius hutchinsi, which is also found in South Australian waters.
The two species can be distinguished by the fact that Parazanclistius hutchinsi has a prominent bump on the head above the eyes, a straight anal fin margin, and slightly different body markings.
Male and female fish are similar in color and body shape.
The specific name is derived from the Latin "elevatus" (= elevated), probably in reference to the very high, sickle-shaped dorsal fin
Synonym: Histiopterus elevatus Ramsay & Ogilby, 1888
The fish lives on the continental shelf and can be found on slopes, and is often landed as unwanted bycatch.
Zanclistius elevatus can be confused with the armorhead Parazanclistius hutchinsi, which is also found in South Australian waters.
The two species can be distinguished by the fact that Parazanclistius hutchinsi has a prominent bump on the head above the eyes, a straight anal fin margin, and slightly different body markings.
Male and female fish are similar in color and body shape.
The specific name is derived from the Latin "elevatus" (= elevated), probably in reference to the very high, sickle-shaped dorsal fin
Synonym: Histiopterus elevatus Ramsay & Ogilby, 1888
