Opistognathidae

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Opistognathus aurifrons, Yellowhead Jawfish. Scott W. Michael

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Native range:

Taxonomic rank: Family

Common name: Jawfishes


Total known Total profiles
Subfamilies 0 0
Genera 3 1
Species 78 2


Notes: Males incubate the eggs in their oral cavities.

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Reference: Reef Fishes Volume 1

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Facts about OpistognathidaeRDF feed
Biogroup-Organism Marine Fishes  +
Common name Jawfishes  +
Family taxonomic rank Family  +
Native range Caribbean  +, Atlantic Ocean  +, Indian Ocean  +, Western Pacific  +, and Eastern Pacific  +
Reference Reef Fishes Volume 1  +
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