Hoplostethus melanopterus Fowler, 1938
Blackfin roughy

Family:  Trachichthyidae (Slimeheads)
Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 454 - 1500 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines; also reported from the Arafura Sea (Ref. 9819). Eastern Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: off Transkei, South Africa and Somalia (Ref. 4181).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 4-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 9-10
Biology:  Shallow depth from Ref. 95664.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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