Hoplostethus ravurictus Gomon 2008

This species is characterized by the following: 15, rarely 13, 14 or 16 pectoral-fin rays; 13-16, rarely 10-12 and 17-20 abdominal scutes, some scutes in large individuals with multiple apical points; isthmus with small spinoid scales; rectangular body, depth distinctly shorter than length, 1.9-2.0 in SL; nape almost straight, forehead turning abruptly downward above upper lip; body silvery in life, buccal cavity and opercular recess pale to slightly dusky (Ref. 83593).

Dorsal spines (total): 5 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 8 - 10

Hoplostethus ravurictus is a member of the family Trachichthyidae It is native to the Eastern Indian Ocean off Australia's western coast where it can be found at depths of between 250 and 1,000 metres (820 and 3,280 ft). It can reach sizes of up to 14.1 centimetres (5.6 in) SL.