Castelnau's jawfish
Opistognathus castelnaui
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Overview
Castelnau's jawfish (Opistognathus castelnaui) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 25 cm. Its recorded depth range is 20–100 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 25.0 cm |
| 生息水深 | 20-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
20-100m
Taxonomy
| 目 | Ovalentaria/misc |
| 科 | Opistognathidae |
| 種 | Opistognathus castelnaui |
よくある質問
How big does Castelnau's jawfish get?
Castelnau's jawfish can grow up to 25.0 cm long.
What family does Castelnau's jawfish belong to?
Castelnau's jawfish (Opistognathus castelnaui) belongs to the family Opistognathidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.
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