McGrouther’s Ghost Flathead, Hoplichthys mcgroutheri

Scientific name: Hoplichthys mcgrouther
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    17/06/22
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Hoplichthys mcgroutheri dorsal Click to enlarge image
Hoplichthys mcgroutheri dorsal Image: CSIRO
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  • Classification
    Genus
    Hoplichthys
    Species
    mcgrouther

Dorsal view of the 218 mm SL holotype of McGrouther’s Ghost Flathead (CSIRO H.6395-03). This female specimen was collected by FRV Southern Surveryor, at a depth between 728 - 710 m, off Albany, Western Australia, 23 Nov 2005.

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Hoplichthys mcgroutheri lateral Image: CSIRO
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Lateral view of the 218 mm SL holotype of McGrouther’s Ghost Flathead (CSIRO H.6395-03). This female specimen was collected by FRV Southern Surveryor, at a depth between 728 - 710 m, off Albany, Western Australia, 23 Nov 2005.