Owstonia Ainonaka
📖 Overview
Owstonia Ainonaka (Owstonia ainonaka), first described by Vaniz & Johnson, 2016 is a fish in the family Cepolidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13; Vertebrae: 28. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: with LL pattern type 1; the lower limb margin of preopercle without spines; all cheek scales abutting adjacent scales; D III, 21; premaxillary stripe consists of several, irregular, dark blotches; lanceolate caudal fin .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Owstonia Ainonaka is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 183 m . Deep-water Southwest Pacific: southeastern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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