Hoplostethus Cuvier, 1829
Body and head deep and compressed. Teeth minute, in bands; vomer toothless in large specimens. Body scales moderately large, in irregular rows. Lateral line scales enlarged, bearing a low spine.
Species 18; in Clofnam area 3.
Species of this genus in the program:
Hoplostethus atlanticus
Hoplostethus cadenati
Hoplostethus mediterraneus