Family: |
Cepolidae (Bandfishes), subfamily: Owstoniinae |
Max. size: |
52 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 183 - 350 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: from South Africa to Kenya and Madagascar. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-22; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Reddish-pink above, white ventrally; all fins reddish-pink except for pelvic fins that are mostly white in color (Ref. 6648). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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