Black oreo explained

The black oreo (Allocyttus niger) is an oreo of the family Oreosomatidae, found around Australia and New Zealand between latitudes of between 43°S and 55°S at depths of between 560 and 1,300 m.[1]

Size

This species reaches a length of 17.3cm (06.8inches).

The black oreo is very similar in shape to the warty oreo.

Notes and References

  1. James, G.D., T. Inada and I. Nakamura, 1988. Revision of the oreosomatid fishes (Family Oreosomatidae) from the southern oceans, with a description of a new species. N.Z. J. Zool. 15:291-326.

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