Tail beacon jawfish

Opistognathus dipharus

Light oval spots on dark tail base

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Tail beacon jawfish is known around Western Indian Ocean as a marine fish; It occurs in reef habitat, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 4.7 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Opistognathidae
Genus: Opistognathus
Maximum length: 4.7 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: southern Red Sea.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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