Abrolhos jawfish (Opistognathus alleni)

Scientific name: Opistognathus alleni Smith-Vaniz, 2004

The Abrolhos jawfish (Opistognathus alleni) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-20; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 18; Vertebrae: 32 - 33. This species is characterized by the following: D X,19 (rarely 20); about 21-31 oblique scale rows in longitudinal series on body; no scales anterolaterally forward of verticals from 6th to 9th segmented dorsal-fin rays; a broad dark submarginal stripe on spinous dorsal fin; spine tips with pale fleshy tabs; 1-3 vomerine teeth.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Opistognathus alleni
Family
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.4
Depth range
0–33 m (0–108 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 33 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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