| Oplegnathidae (Knifejaws) |
| 75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 130 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay in Mozambique northwards (Ref. 4387), but the northern limit of its range in not known (Ref. 9660). |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-16. Adults dark bronzy brown in color. |
| Inhabits reef areas and feeds on benthic invertebrates. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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