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Lonchopisthus lemur (Myers, 1935) |
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photo by
Fischer, L.G. |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 10.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 149 - 275 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico to the northern coast of South America. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-12 | |||
| Biology: | Generally found below 200 m (Ref. 13628). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||