Largesacle jawfish
📖 Overview
Largesacle jawfish (Opistognathus megalepis), first described by Vaniz, 1972 is a fish in the family Opistognathidae (order Perciformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 146 to 285 metres. 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 Largesacle jawfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Largesacle jawfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 146 - 285 m . Tropical Central Atlantic: Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Largesacle jawfish · Largescale Jawfish |
| 🌍CES | studnař jucatanský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bocão-do-Atlântico |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | bocón escamón |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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