Opistognathus robinsi Smith-Vaniz, 1997 Spotfin jawfish |
photo by
Marotta, D. |
Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
Max. size: | 13.12 cm SL (male/unsexed); 11.01 cm SL (female) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 46 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: USA and the Bahamas. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-18; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 29-31. Anterior nostril a short tube with simple cirrus on posterior rim; posterior end of maxilla of adult males produced as a thin flexible lamina that usually extends beyond posterior margin of opercle; spinous dorsal fin with black spot encircled by broad white ring; adult males with inner lining of maxilla and adjacent membranes with prominent black stripe (stripe usually absent or light brown and poorly developed in females; buccal pigmentation consisting of a large dark area widely surrounding esophageal opening, including medial area between upper pharyngeal tooth patches; caudal vertebrae typically 20 (Ref. 26893). | |||
Biology: | Continental species (Ref. 26893). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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