African jawfish

Opistognathus afer

Opistognathid Fish from the Mozambique Coast

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

African jawfish is known around Western Indian Ocean as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 4.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Opistognathidae
Genus: Opistognathus
Maximum length: 4.1 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique and Kenya to South Africa.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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