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Image Bank - Fishes

Knifejaw

Reference

IB2156

Category

Fishes

Family Name

Knifejaws - OPLEGNATHIDAE

Common Name

Knifejaw

Scientific Name

Oplegnathus woodwardi

Artist Name

Roger Swainston

Notes

Knifejaw is found in southern Australian waters, over reefs and rocky bottoms from about 50-400 m. It occasionally enters shallow coastal areas but is generally found on deeper reefs.

Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia