| Family: |
Oplegnathidae (Knifejaws) |
| Max. size: |
66 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,621.0 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Paita, Peru to Antofagasta, Chile, including the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 5530). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Usually solitary. Constantly swims over rocky reefs, boulder strewn slopes and along walls. Occurs more commonly in shallow water (Ref. 5227). Feeds on algae and invertebrates (Ref. 28023). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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