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Histiopterus recurvirostris

Boarfish \Boar"fish`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)

  1. A Mediterranean fish ( Capros aper), of the family Caproid[ae]; -- so called from the resemblance of the extended lips to a hog's snout.

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