Spinycheek seabass (Ostracoberyx paxtoni)

Scientific name: Ostracoberyx paxtoni Qu?ro & Ozouf-Costaz, 1991

Spinycheek seabass (Ostracoberyx paxtoni)

The Spinycheek seabass (Ostracoberyx paxtoni) is a marine fish of the family Berycidae. Native range: Western Pacific, eastern Australia.

Biology

Found on the continental slope. Benthic.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ostracoberyx paxtoni
Family
Berycidae (Alfonsinos)
Order
Beryciformes (Sawbellies)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
15.7
Depth range
360–512 m (1181–1680 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 360 - 512 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Pacific: eastern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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