Scientific name Oplegnathus Higher classification Oplegnathidae | Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Family OplegnathidaeBleeker, 1853 Lower classifications Striped beakfish, Spotted knifejaw |
Fish training spotted knifejaw oplegnathus punctatus
Oplegnathus is currently the sole recognized genus in the knifejaw family (Oplegnathidae) of marine perciform fishes. The largest, the Cape knifejaw, can reach a maximum length of about 90 cm (35 in). Knifejaws have teeth fused into a parrot-like beak in adulthood. They feed on barnacles and mollusks, and are fished commercially. They are native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
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Species
The currently recognized species in this genus are:





References
Oplegnathus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA