Fishing for Short-tail bandfish

Owstonia totomiensis

The Short-tail bandfish is a small marine fish known for its distinctive short tail and elongated body. It typically measures around 8 inches in length and weighs up to 1 pound. Inhabiting deep ocean waters, it feeds on small invertebrates and plankton. The bandfish is solitary and exhibits a calm, slow-swimming behavior in its natural habitat. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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