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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Leopard jawfish

Opistognathus reticulatus McKay, 1969
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in coastal waters, on rubble or soft bottoms. Reported to have bitten waders, but usually harmless.

Scientific Name
Opistognathus reticulatus
Authority
McKay, 1969
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Trophic Level
3.8
Vulnerability
26.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Leopard jawfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Leopard jawfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Leopard jawfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Leopard jawfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical West Pacific: northern Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
50cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
26.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
McKay, 1969

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