| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 25 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Description: Characterized by tan brown color on upper head and body; median fins yellowish; anterior of dorsal fin with black spot, preceded by small white spot; first 6-7 dorsal spines forked distally and skin covering spinous dorsal fin forming broad dorsal hood to cover forked portion of spines; oblique scale rows about 43-46; depth of body 5.1-6.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Mouthbrooders. Eggs which are clumped together in a sticky ball get incubated inside the parent's mouth (Ref. 40511). Found in sand/rubble areas in 25-30 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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