African jawfish
Opistognathus afer
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African jawfish (Opistognathus afer) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 4.1 cm. Its recorded depth range is 22–32 m.
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The African jawfish (Opistognathus afer) is a tiny saltwater fish reaching just over 4 cm in length. It inhabits sandy substrates in coastal marine environments off Africa, where it typically lives in burrows.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 4,130000114440918 cm |
| Tiefenbereich | 22-32m |
Habitat & Distribution
Taxonomy
| Ordnung | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Familie | Opistognathidae |
| Arten | Opistognathus afer |
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