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Owstonia simotera (Smith, 1968) |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Cepolidae (Bandfishes), subfamily: Owstoniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 29.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 450 - 549 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 3-3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Body and fins red or crimson in color. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||