Owstonia Simotera
📖 Overview
Owstonia Simotera (Owstonia simotera), first described by Smith, 1968 is a medium-sized fish in the family Cepolidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 29.80 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 450 to 549 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
Dorsal spines (total): 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 14. Body and fins red or crimson in color.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Owstonia Simotera is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 450 - 549 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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