Owstonia dispar Smith-Vaniz & Johnson, 2016

Family:  Cepolidae (Bandfishes), subfamily: Owstoniinae
Max. size:  8.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 381 - 383 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Solomon Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 14-14; Vertebrae: 28-28. 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 (Ref. 119093).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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