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Deepsea Flathead

Reference

IB1450

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Ghost Flatheads - HOPLICHTHYIDAE

Common Name

Deepsea Flathead

Scientific Name

Hoplichthys haswelli

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

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

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