Swordtail jawfish
📖 Overview
Found on silty or muddy bottoms of the continental shelf , in burrows . Sometimes found in colonies .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 18; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 16 - 17. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Swordtail jawfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Swordtail jawfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Swordtail jawfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical Central Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Gulf of Mexico to the northern coast of South America (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lonchopisthus linderi | Ginsburg | 1942 | Synonym |
| Lonchopisthus lindneri | Ginsburg | 1942 | Synonym |
| Lonchopisthus vanderbilti | Mowbray | 1928 | Synonym |
| Opisthognathus micrognathus | Poey | 1860 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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