Abrolhos Jawfish, Opistognathus alleni Smith-Vaniz 2004

Abrolhos Jawfish, Opistognathus alleni. Source: Randy Mooi / University of Manitoba. License: All rights reserved
A small jawfish found only on inshore reefs in Western Australia.
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Abrolhos Jawfish, Opistognathus alleni Smith-Vaniz 2004
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Etymology |
The species is named alleni in honour of Dr Gerald R. Allen, who recognized the species as being undescribed, for making the material available and for his contributions to the knowledge of Indo-Pacific fishes. |
Species Citation |
Opistognathus alleni Smith-Vaniz 2004, Rec. Aust. Mus. 56: 210, figs 1, 2A, 3A, 4A. Type locality: Western Australia, Houtman Abrolhos Archipelago, N. end of Dicks Island, in Goss Passage, 28°30'S 113°46'E, 30–32 m. |
Author |
Dianne J. Bray |
Abrolhos Jawfish, Opistognathus alleni Smith-Vaniz 2004
References
Allen, G.R. & Swainston, R. 1988. The Marine Fishes of North-Western Australia. A field guide for anglers and divers. Perth, WA : Western Australian Museum 201 pp., 70 pls (as Opistognathus sp)
Smith-Vaniz, W.F. 2004. Descriptions of Six New Species of Jawfishes (Opistognathidae: Opistognathus) from Australia. Records of the Australian Museum 56: 209-224