Opistognathus rhomaleus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882
Giant jawfish
Opistognathus rhomaleus
photo by Fenner, R.

 Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
 Max. size:  51 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Baja California, Gulf of California, the Revillegigedo Islands (Socorro), and NW side of Isla del CaƱo, Costa Rica.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. Often caught by trawlers and anglers.
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 27.02.98

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