Hoplostethus abramovi

Hoplostethus abramovi

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Medium

Hoplostethus abramovi is a slimehead belonging to the family Trachichthyidae. It is native to northern Madagascar in the west Indian Ocean and lives in deep water up to 300 metres (980 ft) below the surface. It can reach a maximum length of 19 centimetres (7.5 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Roughies and Allies
Family: Trachichthyidae
Genus: Hoplostethus
Water type: Marine