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Opistognathus stigmosus Smith-Vaniz, 2004 Coral sea jawfish |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.05 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 29 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-18; Vertebrae: 33-33. This species is characterized by the following: D X,19; about 38-45 oblique scale rows in longitudinal series on the body; no scales anterolaterally forward of verticals from 5th to 7th dorsal-fin spines; longitudinal row of 7 or 8 large white spots on both sides of the lower half of the body, the largest with a dark brown border and covered by appressed pectoral fin; no vomerine teeth (Ref. 76827). | |||
| Biology: | Benthic species which occurs inshore; inhabits coral reef (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 September 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||