| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
11.73 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 29 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia, |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-14; Vertebrae: 31-31. This species is distinguished by having a dorsal fin with 4 dark blotches, the first 2 extending onto distal half of fin; dorsum of head is reticulated; lateral line terminus below verticals from 10th spine to 3rd segmented dorsal-fin ray (Ref. 76827). |
| Biology: |
Benthic species which occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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