| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in shallow protected coastal bays (Ref. 48637). Rare species. Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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