Trunkfish

Concave back profile. Dorsal and anal fins on same level. Body height 3.2-4.8 x SL. Chin less developed than H. paugyi. Caudal peduncle height 3.2-4.9 x of its length. Nasal openings forming 45° angle with body axis.

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29 - 39; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 30 - 36

Affinities: H. paugyi, H. pictus, H. harringtoni (Ref. 2915).

fisheries: minor commercial