| Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| 7.14 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; depth range 0 - 18 m |
| Southwestern Pacific: Australia. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-19; Vertebrae: 33-33. This species possess the following characters: D XI,18-19; about 47-51 oblique scale rows in
longitudinal series on the body; no scales anterolaterally forward of verticals from 6th or 7th dorsal-fin spine; an oblong black spot (partially encircled by white border) between spines 3-6 of dorsal fin, and this extends slightly onto dorsum; 2-3 vomerine teeth (Ref. 76827). |
| Benthic species which occurs inshore; inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). |
|
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
|
| harmless |
|
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