Description
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Reference |
IB1450 |
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Category |
Fishes |
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Family Name |
Ghost Flatheads - HOPLICHTHYIDAE |
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Common Name |
Deepsea Flathead |
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Scientific Name |
Hoplichthys haswelli |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
Ghost Flatheads have a large mouth with fine, needle-like teeth and feed on benthic invertebrates, crustaceans and small fishes. The Deepsea Flathead is one of the largest species, reaching about 45 cm in length. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |

