Opistognathus punctatus Peters, 1869 Finespotted jawfish |
photo by
Tibbatts, B. |
Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 40.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,130.0 g | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: BahÃa Magdalena (Baja California), throughout the Gulf of California, and south to Panama. | |||
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Biology: | Feeds on small fishes, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Nocturnal. Cleans and excavates its burrow, like keeping its home clean and tidy. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |