Elizabeth reef jawfish (Opistognathus elizabethensis)

Scientific name: Opistognathus elizabethensis Smith-Vaniz, 2004

The Elizabeth reef jawfish (Opistognathus elizabethensis) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae. Native range: Southwestern Pacific, Australia.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19; Vertebrae: 33. This species possess the following characters: D XI,18-19; about 47-51 oblique scale rows in longitudinal series on the body; no scales anterolaterally forward of verticals from 6th or 7th dorsal-fin spine; an oblong black spot (partially encircled by white border) between spines 3-6 of dorsal fin, and this extends slightly onto dorsum; 2-3 vomerine teeth.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Opistognathus elizabethensis
Family
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.1
Depth range
0–18 m (0–59 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 18 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southwestern Pacific: 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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