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Opistognathidae

Barred Jawfish

Opistognathus fossoris

Nine Point Four Centimeters Opistognathid Fish from the Pacific Ocean

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
Elongated
Compressed cross-section
Small
Tropical fish

Barred Jawfish is a marine fish from Eastern Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 9.4 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Opistognathidae
Genus: Opistognathus
Maximum length: 9.4 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Mexico.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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