| Family: |
Oreosomatidae (Oreos), subfamily: Oreosomatinae |
| Max. size: |
23.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 230 - 1900 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania (17°27'N) to Angola (11°07'S) and one single record in the subtropics caught off South Africa at 33°19'S, 2°20'E. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30-32; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 26-29. Prejuveniles and juveniles uniformly dark brown in color (Ref. 6548). |
| Biology: |
Perhaps a midwater species, occasionally deeper. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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