Hoplostethus fedorovi is a small deep-sea fish species belonging to the slimehead family (Trachichthyidae).
It is found in the Western Central Pacific (a holotype from the Marcus-Necker ridge).[2][3]
Hoplostethus fedorovi is recorded to be found within a marine environment within a bathypelagic or benthopelagic depth range.[4][5] This species is occupied in the depth range of about 500 – 520 meters. They are commonly known to be a deep water species.[3][6][7]
Hoplostethus fedorovi was can reach the maximum recorded length of about 15.9 centimeters or about 6.25 inches as an unsexed male.[3]
Hoplostethus fedorovi serves as no threat to humans. They are recorded to be a harmless species.[8]
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Hoplostethus fedorovi is a small deep-sea fish species belonging to the slimehead family (Trachichthyidae).