Family: |
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) |
Max. size: |
40.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,130.0 g |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: BahÃa Magdalena (Baja California), throughout the Gulf of California, and south to Panama. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds on small fishes, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Nocturnal. Cleans and excavates its burrow, like keeping its home clean and tidy. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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