McGrouther's ghost flathead
📖 Overview
McGrouther's ghost flathead (Hoplichthys mcgroutheri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Hoplichthyidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 24.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 510 and 1080 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: body, slightly depressed; D V,14; A 16-17, usually 16; pectoral-fin rays 13-14 + 4-5 = 17-18, usually 14 + 4 = 18; infraorbitals are mostly spineless; scales on dorsal surface of body; vomerine tooth patch is constricted medially mostly separating teeth into bilaterally symmetrical patches; interorbit narrow, its width 5.8-6.8 % HL); orbit relatively large, its diameter 41.8-44.9 % HL) .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for McGrouther's ghost flathead is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 510 - 1080 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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