Hoplostethus shubnikovi Kotlyar, 1980
Metavay sawbelly

Family:  Trachichthyidae (Slimeheads)
Max. size:  20.3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 800 - 875 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean: northern section of the Mentawai ridge. Also reported from Western Australia (Ref. 7300).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 December 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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