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Opistognathus reticeps Smith-Vaniz, 2004 Reticulated jawfish |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 11.73 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 29 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Australia, | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-14; Vertebrae: 31-31. This species is distinguished by having a dorsal fin with 4 dark blotches, the first 2 extending onto distal half of fin; dorsum of head is reticulated; lateral line terminus below verticals from 10th spine to 3rd segmented dorsal-fin ray (Ref. 76827). | |||
| Biology: | Benthic species which occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||