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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Solor jawfish

Opistognathus solorensis Bleeker, 1853
Max Length
4.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
0–35 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Solor jawfish (Opistognathus solorensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Opistognathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 35 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Opistognathus solorensis
Authority
Bleeker, 1853
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.8 cm
Depth Range
0–35 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Solor jawfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 35 m . Tropical South China Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.3±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
4.8cm
Dorsal Spines
11
Dorsal Rays
14
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
14

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Bleeker, 1853

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