Longray Ghost Flathead
Hoplichthys filamentosus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A flattened, spiny ghost flathead of the continental slope, it rests on soft bottoms and waits for prey to come close. Its rays trail into long filaments, and it grows to about thirty centimetres in deep water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Hoplichthyidae › Hoplichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278226.
FAQ
- Is the Longray Ghost Flathead dangerous to divers?
- The Longray Ghost Flathead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Longray Ghost Flathead get?
- The Longray Ghost Flathead grows to about 30 cm.