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Oplegnathus punctatus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1844) Spotted knifejaw |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Oplegnathidae (Knifejaws) | |||
| Max. size: | 86 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 12 kg | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 135 m, oceanodromous | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Central Honshu, Japan to the South China Sea (Ref. 559). Also known from Hawaii (Ref. 7490). Reported in Norfolk Island (Ref. 89275). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 11-13 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabit rocky and coral reefs. Juveniles associate with drifting seaweed (Ref. 12114, 12115, 58302). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||