Author: (Jackson, 1955)
Remark: This species is placed in the genus <i>Dinotopterus</i> in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. May 2011: Ref. 86870) following Ferraris (2007: Ref. 58032).
Comments: Occurs at a depth of 30 m and deeper, in rocky areas.  Feeds on rock-inhabiting species during the night (Ref. 5595). Prefers rocky substrates and feeds exclusively on fish (Ref. 78218). 