Opistognathus afer Smith-Vaniz, 2010
African jawfish
Opistognathus afer
photo by Heemstra, P.C./SAIAB

Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size:  4.13 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 22 - 32 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Kenya to South Africa.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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