Image Bank - Fishes
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 |