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Opistognathus seminudus Smith-Vaniz, 2004 Halfnaked jawfish |
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photo by
Walsh, F. |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 8.62 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 22 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15; Vertebrae: 28-29. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D XI (exceptionally X), 14-16; about 28-36 oblique scale rows in longitudinal series on body; no scales anterolaterally forward of verticals from ultimate spine to 2nd segmented dorsal-fin ray; conspicuous ocellus between spines 2-5 of dorsal fin; 1-3 vomerine teeth (Ref. 76827). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||