| Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
| Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range - 12 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in large colonies. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. Covers its burrow entrance at dusk and rebuilds the opening each morning. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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