The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 12
Boarfishes (Caproidae) are unusual-looking reef fish with tall, compressed bodies, found in temperate to subtropical oceans—including waters around New Zealand, southern Australia, and parts of the Atlantic. They are typically seen at moderate to deeper reef depths, swimming in an upright, almost vertical posture. Most species, like the red boarfish, display striking reddish or pinkish hues, often highlighted by reflective scales.