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: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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