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Opistognathus rhomaleus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 Giant jawfish |
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photo by
Fenner, R. |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 51 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Gulf of California, the Revillegigedo Islands (Socorro), and NW side of Isla del Caño, Costa Rica. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. Often caught by trawlers and anglers. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||