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Galapagos jawfish (Opistognathus galapagensis)
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Ecological Illustration of Galapagos jawfish (Opistognathus galapagensis)
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Opistognathidae

Galapagos jawfish

Opistognathus galapagensis

Branching cirri adorn nostrils

  • Tropical
  • Southern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Galapagos jawfish is a marine fish from Southeast Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 16 cm.

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