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Opistognathidae

Curaçao jawfish

Opistognathus schrieri

White rimmed black dorsal spot

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Central America and the Caribbean
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Curaçao jawfish is known from Caribbean as a marine fish. It occurs in reef habitat.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Opistognathidae
Genus: Opistognathus
Maximum length: 4.8 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Caribbean: Curaçao.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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