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Oreosoma atlanticum Cuvier, 1829 Ox-eyed oreo |
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| Family: | Oreosomatidae (Oreos), subfamily: Oreosomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 220 - 1550 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: around South Africa between 30° and 35°S. Southwest Pacific: Australia (including western and southern Australia) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-31; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 28-31. Prejuveniles blackish violet in color; cones and irregular blotches on back greenish silvery (Ref. 6548). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental slope. Benthic species (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||