''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family

Opistognathidae Opistognathidae, the jawfishes, are a family of fishes which have been classified within the order Perciformes, suborder Percoidei but many authorities now classify this family within the clade Ovalentaria and consider that its affinities within ...

found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean.

Species

There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) Smith-Vaniz, W.F. (2010): New species of Indo-Pacific jawfishes (''Opistognathus'': Opistognathidae) from the Western Indian Ocean and Red Sea. ''Smithiana Bulletin, 12: 39-54.'' * '' Opistognathus afer'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (African jawfish) * '' Opistognathus albicaudatus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2011 (White-tail jawfish) Smith-Vaniz, W.F. (2011)
''Opistognathus albicaudatus'', a new species of jawfish (Teleostei: Opistognathidae) from the Andaman Islands.
''Zootaxa, 3085: 34–40.'' * '' Opistognathus alleni'' Smith-Vaniz, 2004 (Abrolhos jawfish) * '' Opistognathus annulatus'' ( Eibl-Eibesfeldt & Klausewitz, 1961) * ''

Opistognathus aurifrons The yellowhead jawfish (''Opistognathus aurifrons'') is a species of jawfish native to coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea. It is found at depths of from . The head and upper body are a light, but brilliant, yellow color slowly fading to a pearlesc ...

'' ( D. S. Jordan & J. C. Thompson, 1905) (Yellow-head jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus brasiliensis ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' Smith-Vaniz, 1997 (Dark-fin jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus brochus ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' W. A. Bussing & Lavenberg, 2003 * ''

Opistognathus castelnaui ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

Bleeker Bleeker is a Dutch occupational surname. Bleeker is an old spelling of ''(linnen)bleker'' ("linen bleacher").Opistognathus crassus ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Stout jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus cuvierii The bartail jawfish (''Opistognathus cuvierii'') is a species of jawfish known only from reefs in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of southern Brazil. This species can reach a length of SL. The specific name honours the French naturalist Geor ...

'' Valenciennes, 1836 (Bar-tail jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus cyanospilotus ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' Smith-Vaniz, 2009 (Blue-blotch jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus darwiniensis ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' W. J. Macleay, 1878 (Darwin jawfish) * '' Opistognathus decorus'' Smith-Vaniz & Yoshino, 1985 * '' Opistognathus dendriticus'' ( D. S. Jordan & R. E. Richardson, 1908) (Dendtric jawfish) * '' Opistognathus dipharus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Tail-beacon jawfish) * '' Opistognathus elizabethensis'' Smith-Vaniz, 2004 (Elizabeth Reef jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus ensiferus ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family (biology), family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * ''Opistognathu ...

'' Smith-Vaniz, 2016 Smith-Vaniz, W.F. (2016)
''Opistognathus ensiferus'', a new species of jawfish (Opistognathidae) from the Gulf of Mannar, India, with redescription of ''O. solorensis'' Bleeker.
''Zootaxa, 4196 (2): 278–288.'' * '' Opistognathus evermanni'' ( D. S. Jordan & Snyder, 1902) * '' Opistognathus eximius'' ( J. D. Ogilby, 1908) (Harlequin jawfish) * '' Opistognathus fenmutis'' Acero P &

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, 1993 * '' Opistognathus fossoris'' W. A. Bussing & Lavenberg, 2003 * ''

Opistognathus galapagensis ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' G. R. Allen & D. R. Robertson, 1991 (Galapagos jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus gilberti ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' J. E. Böhlke, 1967 (Yellow jawfish) * '' Opistognathus hongkongiensis'' W. L. Y. Chan, 1968 * '' Opistognathus hopkinsi'' ( D. S. Jordan & Snyder, 1902) * ''

Opistognathus inornatus ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

Opistognathus maxillosus ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' Poey, 1860 (Mottled jawfish) * '' Opistognathus megalepis'' Smith-Vaniz, 1972 (Large-scale jawfish) * '' Opistognathus melachasme'' Smith-Vaniz, 1972 (Yellow-mouth jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus mexicanus ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' G. R. Allen & D. R. Robertson, 1991 (Mexican jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus muscatensis ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

Boulenger Boulenger is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Benjamin Boulenger (born 1990), French footballer * Edward George Boulenger (1888–1946), British zoologist, director of aquarium at London Zoo * George Albert Boulenger (1858–1 ...

, 1888 (Robust jawfish) * '' Opistognathus nigromarginatus'' Rüppell, 1830 (Birdled jawfish) * '' Opistognathus nothus'' Smith-Vaniz, 1997 * '' Opistognathus panamaensis'' G. R. Allen & D. R. Robertson, 1991 (Panamanian jawfish) * '' Opistognathus papuensis''

Bleeker Bleeker is a Dutch occupational surname. Bleeker is an old spelling of ''(linnen)bleker'' ("linen bleacher").Opistognathus pardus'' Smith-Vaniz, Bineesh & Akhilesh, 2012 (Leopard jawfish) Smith-Vaniz, W.F., Bineesh, K.K. & Akhilesh, K.V. (2012)
''Opistognathus pardus'', a new species of jawfish (Teleostei: Opistognathidae) from the Western Indian Ocean.
''Zootaxa, 3523: 20–24.'' * '' Opistognathus punctatus'' W. K. H. Peters, 1869 (Fine-spotted jawfish) * '' Opistognathus randalli'' Smith-Vaniz, 2009 (Gold-specs jawfish) * '' Opistognathus reticeps'' Smith-Vaniz, 2004 * '' Opistognathus reticulatus'' ( McKay, 1969) (Reticulated jawfish) * '' Opistognathus rhomaleus'' D. S. Jordan & C. H. Gilbert, 1882 (Giant jawfish) * '' Opistognathus robinsi'' Smith-Vaniz, 1997 (Spot-fin jawfish) * '' Opistognathus rosenbergii''

Bleeker Bleeker is a Dutch occupational surname. Bleeker is an old spelling of ''(linnen)bleker'' ("linen bleacher").Opistognathus rosenblatti The blue-spotted jawfish (''Opistognathus rosenblatti'') is a species of jawfish native to the Gulf of California. It is an inhabitant of reefs where it is found in large colonies at depths of around . This species hides in its burrow at nigh ...

'' G. R. Allen & D. R. Robertson, 1991 (Blue-spotted jawfish) * '' Opistognathus rufilineatus'' Smith-Vaniz & G. R. Allen, 2007 (Red-lined jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus scops ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' ( O. P. Jenkins & Evermann, 1889) (Bulls-eye jawfish) * '' Opistognathus seminudus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2004 (Half-naked jawfish) * ''

Opistognathus signatus ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' Smith-Vaniz, 1997 * '' Opistognathus simus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Cargados jawfish) * '' Opistognathus smithvanizi'' W. A. Bussing & Lavenberg, 2003 * ''

Opistognathus solorensis ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

Bleeker Bleeker is a Dutch occupational surname. Bleeker is an old spelling of ''(linnen)bleker'' ("linen bleacher").Opistognathus stigmosus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2004 (Coral Sea jawfish) * '' Opistognathus trimaculatus''

Hiramatsu Hiramatsu (written: ) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *, Japanese voice actress *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese figure skater *, Japanese academic administrator *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese politician *, Jap ...

& Endo, 2013 (Five-banded jawfish) Hiramatsu, W. & Endo, H. (2013)
''Opistognathus trimaculatus'', a New Jawfish (Teleostei: Opistognathidae) from Tosa Bay, Japan.
''Bulletin of the National Museum of Natural Science, Ser. A., Suppl. No. 7: 19–23.'' * ''

Opistognathus variabilis ''Opistognathus'' is a genus of fish in the family Opistognathidae found in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean. Species There are currently 68 recognized species in this genus: * '' Opistognathus adelus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2010 (Obscure jawfish) ...

'' Smith-Vaniz, 2009 (Variable jawfish) * '' Opistognathus verecundus'' Smith-Vaniz, 2004 (Bashful jawfish) * '' Opistognathus walkeri'' W. A. Bussing & Lavenberg, 2003 * '' Opistognathus whitehursti'' ( Longley, 1927) (Dusky jawfish)

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q1748707 Opistognathidae Marine fish genera Taxa named by Georges Cuvier