Oplegnathus woodwardi Waite, 1900
Knifejaw
photo by CSIRO

Family:  Oplegnathidae (Knifejaws)
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 50 - 400 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Western Australia to southern New South Wales and Tasmania.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental shelf and upper slope (Ref. 9563).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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