| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
7.05 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 29 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-18; Vertebrae: 33-33. This species is characterized by the following: D X,19; about 38-45 oblique scale rows in longitudinal series on the body; no scales anterolaterally forward of verticals from 5th to 7th dorsal-fin spines; longitudinal row of 7 or 8 large white spots on both sides of the lower half of the body, the largest with a dark brown border and covered by appressed pectoral fin; no vomerine teeth (Ref. 76827). |
| Biology: |
Benthic species which occurs inshore; inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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