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Boarfish

Boarfish

(Science: marine biology) a Mediterranean fish (Capros aper), of the family Caproidae; so called from the resemblance of the extended lips to a hogs snout.

An Australian percoid fish (Histiopterus recurvirostris), valued as a food fish.


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