| Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 60 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6192) and northwestern Australia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15. Description: Characterized by rosy-brown color above and cream below with six large black to deep red blotches along upper side; grey dorsal fin with five large black basal blotches; yellowish pelvic and pectoral fins; oblique scale rows 63-80; length of upper jaw 61-73% of head length, extending about 0.6-1.6 eye diameter behind rear margin of orbit; depth of body 3.6-4.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Found in coastal waters, usually on rubble or soft bottoms. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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