| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
10.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 149 - 275 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico to the northern coast of South America. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12 |
| Biology: |
Generally found below 200 m (Ref. 13628). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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