| Family: |
Oplegnathidae (Knifejaws) |
| Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 130 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay in Mozambique northwards (Ref. 4387), but the northern limit of its range in not known (Ref. 9660). |
| Diagnosis: |
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. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits reef areas and feeds on benthic invertebrates. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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