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Panamanian jawfish (Opistognathus panamaensis)
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Panamanian jawfish (Opistognathus panamaensis) specimen
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Opistognathidae

Panamanian jawfish

Opistognathus panamaensis

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  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Central America and the Caribbean
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Panamanian jawfish is a marine fish from Eastern Central Pacific. It inhabits marine waters. The largest recorded length is 10 cm.

Maximum length
10 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Cocos Island, Panama, and Malpelo Island.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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