Owstonia ainonaka
Owstonia ainonaka Smith-Vaniz & Johnson, 2016


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Family:  Cepolidae (Bandfishes), subfamily: Owstoniinae
Max. size:  21.3 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 183 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: southeastern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 13-13; Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinguished by having the following characters: with LL pattern type 1; the lower limb margin of preopercle without spines; all cheek scales abutting adjacent scales; D III, 21; premaxillary stripe consists of several, irregular, dark blotches; lanceolate caudal fin (Ref. 119093).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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