| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
5.26 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 6 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-15; Vertebrae: 28-28. This species is distinct with having D X-XI, 14 or 15 (typically XI, 14); upper jaw sexually dimorphic with flexible lamina posteriorly, end of maxilla slightly rounded in females becoming increasingly elongate and scimitar-shaped in adult males; 39-54 oblique scale rows in longitudinal series; 23-26 total gill-rakers on first arch; a single brownish spot, if present, between spines 2-4 of spinous dorsal fin (Ref. 76827). |
| Biology: |
Benthic species which occurs inshore (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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