Ox-eyed oreo
📖 Overview
Ox-eyed oreo (Oreosoma atlanticum), first described by Cuvier, 1829 is a medium-sized fish in the family Oreosomatidae (order Zeiformes). Adults typically reach 21.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 220 to 1550 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
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 .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ox-eyed oreo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 220 - 1550 m . Deep-water Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: around South Africa between 30° and 35°S.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyttosoma boops | Gilchrist | 1904 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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