Owstonia Contodon
📖 Overview
Owstonia Contodon (Owstonia contodon), first described by Vaniz & Johnson, 2016 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cepolidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 30.30 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 205 to 214 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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 Data Deficient.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 23; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 16; Vertebrae: 29. This species is distinguished by the following characters: LL pattern type 1; D IV,21-23; A II,16; oblique body scale rows in mid-lateral series 47-53; preopercle lower limb margin with about 8-11 spines; dark premaxillary stripe (119093).: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Owstonia Contodon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 205 - 214 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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