Owstonia Dispar
📖 Overview
Owstonia Dispar (Owstonia dispar), first described by Vaniz & Johnson, 2016 is a small fish in the family Cepolidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 8.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 381 to 383 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 14; Vertebrae: 28. This species is distinguished by the following characters: with LL pattern type 1; D III,21; A I,14; the lower limb margin of preopercle with about 8-9 spines; depressed pelvic fin extend to slightly behind anus; cheek scale rows 3 .: elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Owstonia Dispar is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 381 - 383 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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