Mexican Jawfish
Opistognathus mexicanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–14 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
A jawfish of shallow sand bottoms, the Mexican jawfish digs and maintains a burrow with its oversized mouth, retreating tail first at any threat. It hovers nearby to snatch plankton and small seabed animals, staying around twelve centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Opistognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276467.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mexican Jawfish live?
- The Mexican Jawfish (Opistognathus mexicanus) is typically found at 12–14 m.
- Is the Mexican Jawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Mexican Jawfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mexican Jawfish get?
- The Mexican Jawfish grows to about 12 cm.