Ox-eyed oreo

Oreosoma atlanticum

Oreosomatid Fish from the South African Coast

Ox-eyed oreo is a marine fish found around Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean. It inhabits deep water. The largest recorded length is 21 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Dories
Family: Oreosomatidae
Genus: Oreosoma
Maximum length: 21 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: 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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