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Opistognathus panamaensis Allen & Robertson, 1991 Panamanian jawfish |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 12 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Cocos Island, Panama, and Malpelo Island. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits burrows in sand-rubble areas. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||