Opistognathus afer Smith-Vaniz, 2010 African jawfish |
photo by
Heemstra, P.C./SAIAB |
Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 4.13 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 22 - 32 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Kenya to South Africa. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |