| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 12 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Cocos Island, Panama, and Malpelo Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits burrows in sand-rubble areas. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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