| Oreosomatidae | |
|---|---|
| Neocyttus helgae | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Zeiformes |
| Family: | Oreosomatidae |
| Genera | |
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Allocyttus |
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The Oreos are a family, the Oreosomatidae, of marine fish. Most species are found in the southern hemisphere, inhabiting continental slopes down to about 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) depth.[1]
The family is relatively small, containing nine species in four genera:[2]