Opistognathus galapagensis Allen & Robertson, 1991
Galapagos jawfish
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size:  16 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 10 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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