Opistognathus macrolepis
Opistognathus macrolepis Peters, 1866
Bigscale jawfish


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Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental shelf; over silt bottom (Ref. 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2024 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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