Oreosoma atlanticum
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Genus: | Oreosoma G. Cuvier, 1829
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Species: | O. atlanticum
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Oreosoma atlanticum G. Cuvier, 1829
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Oreosoma atlanticum, also known as the ox-eyed oreo, is a species of oreo found in oceanic deep waters at depths of from 220 to 1,550 m (720 to 5,090 ft). This species grows to a length of 21 cm (8.3 in) TL. This species is the only known member of its genus.
References
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- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Oreosoma atlanticum". FishBase. October 2012 version.