Black oreo
📖 Overview
Found close to the sea bed in deep water. Form large shoals over rough ground near pinnacles and canyons. Juveniles are pelagic and inhabit oceanic waters. They tend to be dispersed over smooth grounds . Feed mainly on salps and benthic crustaceans . Eggs float near the sea surface and larvae also inhabit surface waters . Based on trawl catch rates, there is no evidence of vertical migration during day or night .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black oreo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Black oreo is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Displays seasonally synchronised reproduction.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; oceanodromous ; depth range 560 - 1300 m . Deep-water; 43°S - 55°S, 65°E - 174°W Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Australian waters south of 43°S, and south of Tasmania at 47°S.
🌿 Ecology
salps and benthic crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Black oreo is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked — Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.6 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 159 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Black oreo has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 20 records indexed .
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