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Oplegnathus insignis (Kner, 1867) Pacific beakfish |
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photo by
Jimenez Prado, P. |
| Family: | Oplegnathidae (Knifejaws) | |||
| Max. size: | 66 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,621.0 g | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Paita, Peru to Antofagasta, Chile, including the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 5530). | |||
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| Biology: | Usually solitary. Constantly swims over rocky reefs, boulder strewn slopes and along walls. Occurs more commonly in shallow water (Ref. 5227). Feeds on algae and invertebrates (Ref. 28023). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||