Opistognathus megalepis Smith-Vaniz, 1972
Largesacle jawfish
photo by Schroeder, J. R.

Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 146 - 285 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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