Hoplichthyidae

7 species in this family

The Hoplichthyidae family belongs to the scorpionfishes, gurnards & sculpins and includes 7 species in the guide. You find them all below, with photos, identification details and distribution. Identify them in the field with the Fin's Fish Guide app.

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Armoured flathead

Hoplichthys haswelli

Hoplichthyidae

Flathead (Hoplichthys citrinus)

Hoplichthyidae

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Ghost flathead

Hoplichthys prosemion

Hoplichthyidae

Gilbert's ghost flathead

Hoplichthys gilberti

Hoplichthyidae

Hoplichthys acanthopleurus

Hoplichthyidae

Langsdorf's ghost flathead

Hoplichthys langsdorfii

Hoplichthyidae

Regan's ghost flathead

Hoplichthys regani

Hoplichthyidae