| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Body somewhat elongated, narrowing posteriorly; head and mouth large; caudal fin lanceolate and much longer than total length of head; head and body cinnamon or cream with diffuse bluish spots. Operculum with an intense blue spot; median fins violet (Ref. 55763). |
| Biology: |
Most specimens taken from flat sandy bottoms. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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