| Family: |
Oreosomatidae (Oreos), subfamily: Oreosomatinae |
| Max. size: |
30.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 915 - 1829 m |
| Distribution: |
North Atlantic: widely distributed across the eastern Atlantic. Including the Corner Rise seamounts and those extending from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge towards the New England continental slope and isolated seamounts near Bermuda. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 34-35; Anal spines: 3-4; Anal soft rays: 31-32. Body high, diamond shape and expanded laterally . Dark gray in color. Large eyes, protruding small mouth and large spiny rays present at anterior edges of dorsal and anal fins (Ref. 43998). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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