Darwin jawfish
Opistognathus darwiniensis
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Saltwater
Overview
Darwin jawfish (Opistognathus darwiniensis) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae, in the order Ovalentaria/misc. Maximum recorded length is 50 cm. Its recorded depth range is 1–4 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 50,0 cm |
| Derinlik Aralığı | 1-4m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs
Su Tipi
Saltwater
Derinlik Aralığı
1-4m
Taxonomy
| Takım | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Familya | Opistognathidae |
| Türler | Opistognathus darwiniensis |
Sık Sorulan Sorular
How big does Darwin jawfish get?
Darwin jawfish can grow up to 50.0 cm long.
Where is Darwin jawfish found?
Coral reefs
What family does Darwin jawfish belong to?
Darwin jawfish (Opistognathus darwiniensis) belongs to the family Opistognathidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.
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