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Darwin jawfish (Opistognathus darwiniensis)
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Ecological Illustration of Darwin jawfish (Opistognathus darwiniensis)
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Opistognathidae

Darwin jawfish

Opistognathus darwiniensis

Opistognathid Fish of Indo West Pacific

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Compressed cross-section
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Darwin jawfish is a marine fish found around Indo-West Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 50 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Blennies and Allies
Family
Opistognathidae
Genus
Opistognathus
Water type
Marine
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