Banded jawfish
Opistognathus macrognathus
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Saltwater
Overview
Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 20 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–44 m.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 20.0 cm |
| 서식 수심 | 0-44m |
Habitat & Distribution
수질 유형
Saltwater
서식 수심
0-44m
Taxonomy
| 목(目) | Ovalentaria/misc |
| 과(科) | Opistognathidae |
| 종 | Opistognathus macrognathus |
자주 묻는 질문
How big does Banded jawfish get?
Banded jawfish can grow up to 20.0 cm long.
What family does Banded jawfish belong to?
Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus) belongs to the family Opistognathidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.
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