Thiony's Jawfish
Opistognathus thionyi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–65 m
- Max size: 5.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small jawfish lives alone inside a burrow it builds in sandy rubble, plucking small shrimps and other tiny creatures from just above the bottom. At around five centimetres it is one of the smaller members of a group famous for brooding eggs in the mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Opistognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1493904.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thiony's Jawfish live?
- The Thiony's Jawfish (Opistognathus thionyi) is typically found at 10–65 m.
- Is the Thiony's Jawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Thiony's Jawfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Thiony's Jawfish get?
- The Thiony's Jawfish grows to about 5.3 cm.