Family OPLEGNATHIDAE
Oplegnathus woodwardi
© Copyright from Waite, 1900
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Family OPLEGNATHIDAE
Knifejaws
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25 January 2012 - Dianne J. Bray & Douglass F. Hoese
December 2006 - Dianne J. Bray & Douglass F. Hoese
Introduction
Knifejaw fishes are confined to temperate regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, occurring in Japan, Hawaii, South America, South Africa and southern Australia. The Oplegnathidae contain one genus with six species, one found in Australia (Nelson 2006). Oplegnathids are similar to parrot fishes in that they have a parrot-like beak.
General References
Nelson, J.S. 2006. Fishes of the World. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 601 pp.
Waite, E.R. 1900. Notes on fishes from Western Australia, and description of a new species. Records of the Australian Museum 3(7): 210-216 fig. 37 [pl. 37]
Common Name References
Gomon, M.F., Glover, C.J.M. & Kuiter, R.H. (eds) 1994. The Fishes of Australia's South Coast. Adelaide : State Printer 992 pp. 810 figs. [636] (Knifejaws)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-Nov-2012 | 15-Nov-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |