Oplegnathus insignis (Kner, 1867)
Pacific beakfish
photo by Jimenez Prado, P.

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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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