Hoplostethus fedorovi is a small deep-sea fish species belonging to the slimehead family (Trachichthyidae).

Hoplostethus fedorovi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Trachichthyiformes
Family: Trachichthyidae
Genus: Hoplostethus
Species:
H. fedorovi
Binomial name
Hoplostethus fedorovi

Distribution edit

It is found in the Western Central Pacific (a holotype from the Marcus-Necker ridge).[2][3]

Environment edit

Hoplostethus fedorovi is recorded to be found within a marine environment within a bathypelagic or benthopelagic depth range.[4][5] This species is occupied in the depth range of about 500 – 520 meters. They are commonly known to be a deep water species.[3][6][7]

Size edit

Hoplostethus fedorovi was can reach the maximum recorded length of about 15.9 centimeters or about 6.25 inches as an unsexed male.[3]

Threats edit

Hoplostethus fedorovi serves as no threat to humans. They are recorded to be a harmless species.[8]

References edit

  1. ^ Hoplostethus fedorovi - The Taxonomicon
  2. ^ Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2006). "Hoplostethus fedorovi " in FishBase. July 2006 version.
  3. ^ a b c "Hoplostethus fedorovi Kotlyar, 1986". Fish Base. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Hoplostethus fedorovi". GeoZoo Fish. Archived from the original on 6 August 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Hoplostethus fedorovi". Encyclopedia of Life. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Hoplostethus fedorovi". The Website of Everything. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  7. ^ "WoRMS taxon details Hoplostethus fedorovi Kotlyar, 1986". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  8. ^ "D I S C O V E R L I F E". Discover Life. Retrieved 6 August 2013.