Spinycheek seabass
📖 Overview
Spinycheek seabass (Ostracoberyx paxtoni), first described by Costaz, 1991 is a medium-sized fish in the family Ostracoberycidae (order Acropomatiformes). Adults typically reach 15.70 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 360 to 512 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spinycheek seabass is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spinycheek seabass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 360 - 512 m . Deep-water
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spinycheek Seabass |
| 🌍CES | hlavotrn Paxtonův |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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