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Oplegnathus peaolopesi Smith, 1947 Mozambique knifejaw |
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| Family: | Oplegnathidae (Knifejaws) | |||
| Max. size: | 75 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 20 - 130 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Delagoa Bay in Mozambique northwards (Ref. 4387), but the northern limit of its range in not known (Ref. 9660). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 16-16. Adults dark bronzy brown in color. | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits reef areas and feeds on benthic invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||