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Opistognathus margaretae Smith-Vaniz, 1983 Halfscaled jawfish |
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photo by
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| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 9.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 18 - 19 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Shimoni, Kenya to Natal, South Africa. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 13-14. Black spot between the 3rd and 5th spines. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits burrows. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||