Brazilian Dusky Jawfish
Opistognathus vicinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–25 m
- Max size: 4.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small jawfish of Brazilian coastal reefs, it lives in burrows dug into gravel and sand near rocky and coral ground between 10 and 25 metres. It hovers over its hole picking off small shrimps, crabs and isopods, ready to back into the burrow tail first at any threat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Opistognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1493905.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brazilian Dusky Jawfish live?
- The Brazilian Dusky Jawfish (Opistognathus vicinus) is typically found at 10–25 m.
- Is the Brazilian Dusky Jawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Brazilian Dusky Jawfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brazilian Dusky Jawfish get?
- The Brazilian Dusky Jawfish grows to about 4.7 cm.