Species guide
How to catch Deepbody boarfish
Antigonia capros
saltwaterAntigoniidae
The deepbody boarfish is a short, deep-bodied fish found mostly along continental slopes. Juveniles inhabit mid-water zones while adults are benthic. They primarily feed on small molluscs and crustaceans.
Where they live
Lives on continental slopes from 50 to 900 meters deep in the Atlantic Ocean, favoring benthic zones as adults with juveniles in mid-water.
Typical size
Up to about 31 cm
What they eat
- small molluscs
- crustaceans
- small squids
- amphipods
- copepods
- shrimp
- crab
- fish eggs
Best baits
- small shrimp
- crustacean pieces
- squid strips
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- micro spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep sea jigging
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