Reticulated jawfish
📖 Overview
Reticulated jawfish (Opistognathus reticeps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Opistognathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 11.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 29 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): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 13 - 14; Vertebrae: 31. This species is distinguished by having a dorsal fin with 4 dark blotches, the first 2 extending onto distal half of fin; dorsum of head is reticulated; lateral line terminus below verticals from 10th spine to 3rd segmented dorsal-fin ray .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Reticulated jawfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 29 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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