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Opistognathidae

Darkfin jawfish

Opistognathus brasiliensis

Male maxilla ends in thin lamina

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Elongated
Small
Tropical fish

Darkfin jawfish is a marine fish from Southwest Atlantic. It inhabits reef habitat. The largest recorded length is 12.9 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Opistognathidae
Genus: Opistognathus
Maximum length: 12.9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Southwest Atlantic: Brazil.

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