Owstonia Psilos
📖 Overview
Owstonia Psilos (Owstonia psilos), first described by Vaniz & Johnson, 2016 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cepolidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 18.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 360 to 440 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Owstonia Psilos is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Owstonia Psilos is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 360 - 440 m . Deep-water; 14°S - 19°S West Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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