Giant Sawbelly
Hoplostethus gigas
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Fish
Hoplostethus gigas, the giant sawbelly, is a medium-sized deep-sea fish species belonging to the slimehead family (Trachichthyidae). It is found along the western and southern coasts of Australia and near New Zealand. It lives on the continental slope between depths of 237 and 311 metres. It can reach sizes of up to 52.5 centimetres (20.7 in) SL.
Classification
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Trachichthyiformes
- Family
- Trachichthyidae
- Genus
- Hoplostethus