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Lonchopisthus higmani Mead, 1959 |
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photo by
Van Tassell, J.L. & Robertson D.R. |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 13.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Venezuela (including Gulf of Venezuela) and Suriname. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-17 | |||
| Biology: | Found on muddy bottoms. Feed on small decapods, shrimps and fishes. Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||