Birdled Jawfish
Opistognathus nigromarginatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–17 m
- Max size: 18.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This jawfish digs a burrow in sand and rubble in shallow coastal water and rarely strays far from it. It hovers at the entrance and darts back inside at any threat, and grows to under twenty centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Opistognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219136.
FAQ
- How deep does the Birdled Jawfish live?
- The Birdled Jawfish (Opistognathus nigromarginatus) is typically found at 2–17 m.
- Is the Birdled Jawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Birdled Jawfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Birdled Jawfish get?
- The Birdled Jawfish grows to about 18.6 cm.