Castelnau's Jawfish
Opistognathus castelnaui
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–100 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This jawfish digs a burrow in open sand and rubble around twenty metres down and hovers above the entrance, ready to dart back inside. The male broods the eggs in his mouth until they hatch, and the fish sometimes ranges deeper than a hundred metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Opistognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276444.
FAQ
- How deep does the Castelnau's Jawfish live?
- The Castelnau's Jawfish (Opistognathus castelnaui) is typically found at 20–100 m.
- Is the Castelnau's Jawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Castelnau's Jawfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Castelnau's Jawfish get?
- The Castelnau's Jawfish grows to about 25 cm.