Opistognathus aurifrons (Jordan & Thompson, 1905)

Yellowhead jawfish

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Opistognathidae
Synonyms	Gnathypops aurifrons, ... more
Common names	Traganavi dorado, Guardián cabeziamarillo, 黄头后颌鰧, ... more

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Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 10.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 40 m (Ref. 9710), usually 3 - 40 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 22°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); - 23°S

Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida, USA and Bahamas to Barbados and northern South America.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15. Body light bluish gray with numerous pale blue dots; head, nape and anterior part of dorsal fin yellow; a pair of black spots often present on chin (Ref. 13442).

Inhabit burrows made of crushed coral or sand. Hovers vertically, above or near its hole. The male courts the female by swimming in an arched position with his fins spread towards her (Ref. 9710). Male broods the eggs orally (Ref. 5521). Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35427).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Phylogenetic diversity index (Ref. 82805)

PD₅₀ = 0.5000

Resilience (Ref. 69278)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Reyes, Rodolfo B.

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