Hoplostethus rubellopterus
(Hoplostethus rubellopterus)
Description
Hoplostethus rubellopterus, is a small deep-sea fish species belonging to the slimehead family (Trachichthyidae). It is found in the Indian Ocean (identified near Somalia and Mentawai Ridge, Indonesia).
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:Beryciformes
Family:Trachichthyidae
Genus:Hoplostethus
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