Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009

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Robert K. Whitton Thursday, July 21, 2016 Tulamben []
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Robert K. Whitton Sunday, July 17, 2016 USS Liberty []
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Robert K. Whitton Sunday, July 17, 2016 USS Liberty []
Smith-Vaniz 2009 described randalli in the 2009 journal article, "Three new species of Indo-Pacific jawfishes (Opistognathus: Opistognathidae), with the posterior end of the upper jaw produced as a thin flexible lamina.", originally placing the species in the genus Opistognathus Cuvier, 1816.

Other Authors using this species concept:
  • In Smith-Vaniz, William F. 2009 Journal Article Three new species of Indo-Pacific jawfishes (Opistognathus: Opistognathidae), with the posterior end of the upper jaw produced as a thin flexible lamina. 69-108 as Opistognathus randalli

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
 Superphylum Deuterostomia
  Phylum Chordata
   Subphylum Craniata
    Superclass Gnathostomata
     Class Actinopterygii
      Order Perciformes
       Suborder Percoidei
        Family Opistognathidae
         Genus Opistognathus
          Species randalli

Locations

Evidence

5 VideoRecordings
8-26m

Associated Organisms
Taxa Identified As Location Evidence Type Event Date Observers/Collectors Determiners Min Depth Max Depth
Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 Kirby's Rock Video Recording 12/05/2013 Robert K. Whitton Brian Greene 10m 10m
Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 Kirby's Rock Video Recording 12/05/2013 Robert K. Whitton Brian Greene 8m 8m
Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 Tulamben Video Recording 07/22/2016 Robert K. Whitton Robert K. Whitton 26m 26m
Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 USS Liberty Video Recording 07/18/2016 Robert K. Whitton Robert K. Whitton 22m 22m
Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 USS Liberty Video Recording 07/18/2016 Robert K. Whitton Robert K. Whitton 22m 22m
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Opistognathus randalli Smith-Vaniz, 2009 Species