| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
16 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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