African jawfish
Opistognathus afer
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Saltwater
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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 |
| Rango de Profundidad | 22-32m |
Habitat & Distribution
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
22-32m
Taxonomy
| Orden | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Familia | Opistognathidae |
| Especies | Opistognathus afer |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does African jawfish get?
African jawfish can grow up to 4.130000114440918 cm long.
What family does African jawfish belong to?
African jawfish (Opistognathus afer) belongs to the family Opistognathidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.
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