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Opistognathus galapagensis Allen & Robertson, 1991 Galapagos jawfish |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits sand-rubble bottoms. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||