Image Bank - Fishes
Spinycheck Seabass
Reference |
IB1593 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Spinycheek Seabasses - OSTRACOBERYCIDAE |
Common Name |
Spinycheck Seabass |
Scientific Name |
Ostracoberyx paxtoni |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Spinycheek Seabass is found off the east coast of Australia, near the bottom in deep water from about 300 to 700 m, and grows to about 16 cm in length. |