Opistognathus papuensis Bleeker, 1868
Papuan jawfish
Opistognathus papuensis
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
 Max. size:  40 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated
 Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: southern New Guinea and northeastern Queensland, Australia.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Occurs in sand patches of coastal reefs (Ref. 9710).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 14.06.95
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 15.07.13
 Checked by: Smith-Vaniz, William F. - 06.10.95

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