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Hoplichthys acanthopleurus Regan, 1908 |
| Family: | Hoplichthyidae (Ghost flatheads) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 120 - 457 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: off Natal, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-18 | |||
| Biology: | Rare species. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||