Opistognathus hongkongiensis

photo by The Fish Database of Taiwan

Family:	Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size:	14.18 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	reef-associated; marine; depth range - 55 m
Distribution:	Western Pacific: South China Sea.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Maximum depth and length based from the holotype; to be replaced with a better reference.
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2024 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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