Opistognathus mexicanus Allen & Robertson, 1991
Mexican jawfish
Opistognathus mexicanus
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size:  12 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 12 - 14 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sand bottoms. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates (Ref. 11482). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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