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Opistognathus solorensis Bleeker, 1853 Solor jawfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: South China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Description: Characterized by complex pattern of brown stripes and bars and white blotches; brown and white spots on dorsal fin, pale-edged blackish spot anteriorly; occasionally golden brown with faint hint of bars, stripes and blotches; oblique scale rows usually 58-69; length of upper jaw 64-87.8 % of head length, extending about 1.1-2.4 eye diameter behind rear margin of orbit; depth of body 3.0-6.2 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in sand near reefs in 0-35 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 March 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||