Opistognathus hongkongiensis Chan, 1968
Opistognathus hongkongiensis
photo by The Fish Database of Taiwan

Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size:  14.18 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 55 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: South China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth and length based from the holotype; to be replaced with a better reference.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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