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Opistognathus papuensis Bleeker, 1868 Papuan jawfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: southern New Guinea and northeastern Queensland, Australia. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in sand patches of coastal reefs (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 September 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||