| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
8.62 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 22 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15; Vertebrae: 28-29. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D XI (exceptionally X), 14-16; about 28-36 oblique scale rows in longitudinal series on body; no scales anterolaterally forward of verticals from ultimate spine to 2nd segmented dorsal-fin ray; conspicuous ocellus between spines 2-5 of dorsal fin; 1-3 vomerine teeth (Ref. 76827). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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