Hoplostethus grandperrini
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Taxonavigation: Trachichthyoidei |
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Superregnum: Eukaryota |
Familia: Trachichthyidae
Genus: Hoplostethus
Species: Hoplostethus grandperrini
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Hoplostethus grandperrini Roberts & Gomon, 2012
Type locality: New Caledonia, Norfolk Ridge, Seamount “B”, 24°55.15'S, 168°20.95'E [1], 600–675 m.
Etymology: The specific name grandperrini recognises Dr René Grandperrin, retired chief scientist of ORSTOM Nouméa, ardent fish researcher and leader of deepwater fish explorations off New Caledonia (Chef de Mission of research cruises BERYX 2 and HALIPRO2), in recognition of his strong support for collaborative fieldwork between French and New Zealand scientists.
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- Roberts, C. D. & Gomon, M. F.; 2012: A review of giant roughies of the genus Hoplostethus (Beryciformes, Trachichthyidae), with descriptions of two new Australasian species. Memoirs of Museum Victoria, 69: 341–354. PDF