| Family: |
Oplegnathidae (Knifejaws) |
| Max. size: |
86 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 12 kg |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 135 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Central Honshu, Japan to the South China Sea (Ref. 559). Also known from Hawaii (Ref. 7490). Reported in Norfolk Island (Ref. 89275). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-13 |
| Biology: |
Inhabit rocky and coral reefs. Juveniles associate with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115, 58302). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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