Abrolhos jawfish
Opistognathus alleni
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Opistognathus alleni is a small saltwater jawfish reaching about 7.4 cm, found in the coral reefs around the Abrolhos Archipelago off Brazil. Like other jawfishes, it excavates burrows in sand and rubble and broods eggs in its mouth.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 7,369999885559082 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 0-33m |
Habitat & Distribution
Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-33m
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Familie | Opistognathidae |
| Arten | Opistognathus alleni |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
How big does Abrolhos jawfish get?
Abrolhos jawfish can grow up to 7.369999885559082 cm long.
What family does Abrolhos jawfish belong to?
Abrolhos jawfish (Opistognathus alleni) belongs to the family Opistognathidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.
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