Order Perciformes Family Opistognathidae( Jawfishes) Papuan jawfish Opistognathus papuensis(Bleeker, 1868). 40.0 cm TL
Distribution: Western Central Pacific/southern New Guinea and northeastern Queensland, Australia. General: The Papuan Jawfish can be recognised by its colouration. It is light tan to brown with black blotches and dashes on the head, body and fins. Spoke-like dashes radiate from the eyes. There is a large brown to black blotch under and above the pectoral fin. The species grows to 40 cm in length. Occurs in sand patches of coastal reefs.
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