Palemouth Jawfish
📖 Overview
Palemouth Jawfish (Lonchopisthus lemur) is a ray-finned fish of the family Opistognathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 10.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 149 and 275 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Palemouth Jawfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 149 - 275 m . Deep-water Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico to the northern coast of South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ghost Jawfish · Palemouth Jawfish |
| 🌍CES | studnař portorický |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bocão-fantasma |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Лонхистиум-лемур |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | bocón fantasma |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonchistium lemur | Myers | 1935 | Synonym |
| Lonchopisthus meadi | Menezes & Lima de Figueiredo | 1971 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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