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Hoplostethus tenebricus, is a small deep-sea fish species belonging to the slimehead family (Trachichthyidae).
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Location
It is found in the Western Indian Ocean (known only from Delagoa Bay, Mozambique).
Habitat
The habitat of the Hoplostethus tenebricus can be found in a marine environment within a deep-water range.
Classification
The taxonomic classification for the Hoplostethus tenebricus is as follows:
Size
The average length of the Hoplostethus tenebricus as an unsexed male is about 21 centimeters, which is about 8.3 inches.
References
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