Black jawfish
📖 Overview
Black jawfish (Opistognathus inornatus), first described by Ramsay & Ogilby, 1887 is a large fish in the family Opistognathidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 55.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black jawfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black jawfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: northern Australia, from Exmouth Gulf to the Gulf of Carpentaria.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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