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Opistognathus afer Smith-Vaniz, 2010 African jawfish |
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photo by
Heemstra, P.C./SAIAB |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 4.13 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 22 - 32 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Kenya to South Africa. | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||