| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
51 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Gulf of California, the Revillegigedo Islands (Socorro), and NW side of Isla del Caño, Costa Rica. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. Often caught by trawlers and anglers. |
| 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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