| Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| 13.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; marine; depth range - 100 m |
| Western Atlantic: Venezuela (including Gulf of Venezuela) and Suriname. |
|
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 17-17 |
| Found on muddy bottoms. Feed on small decapods, shrimps and fishes. Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). |
|
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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