Owstonia Dorypterus
📖 Overview
Owstonia Dorypterus (Owstonia dorypterus), first described by Fowler, 1934 is a small fish in the family Cepolidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 6.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Data Deficient.
🔬 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: LL pattern type 3; cheek scale rows 5-6; oblique body scale rows in the mid-lateral series about 45; dorsal fin with interradial membranes between second spine; first soft ray black distally .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Owstonia Dorypterus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range ? - 320 m . Deep-water Central Pacific: Philippines.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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