| Oreosomatidae (Oreos), subfamily: Oreosomatinae |
| 21 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range 220 - 1550 m |
| Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: around South Africa between 30° and 35°S. Southwest Pacific: Australia (including western and southern Australia) and New Zealand (Ref. 5755). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 6-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 29-31; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 28-31. Prejuveniles blackish violet in color; cones and irregular blotches on back greenish silvery (Ref. 6548). |
| Found on the continental slope. Benthic species (Ref. 75154). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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