Panamanian jawfish (Opistognathus panamaensis)

Scientific name: Opistognathus panamaensis Allen & Robertson, 1991

Panamanian jawfish (Opistognathus panamaensis)

The Panamanian jawfish (Opistognathus panamaensis) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Cocos Island, Panama, and Malpelo Island.

Biology

Inhabits burrows in sand-rubble areas. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Opistognathus panamaensis
Family
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.0
Depth range
12 m (39 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 12 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Cocos Island, Panama, and Malpelo Island.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
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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