Finespotted Jawfish
Opistognathus punctatus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 40.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The finespotted jawfish digs a burrow in the seabed and spends its time tending and excavating the entrance, keeping the home clear of debris. It hunts small fish, crustaceans and other invertebrates by night, and like its relatives the male broods the eggs inside his mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Opistognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276471.
FAQ
- Is the Finespotted Jawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Finespotted Jawfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Finespotted Jawfish get?
- The Finespotted Jawfish grows to about 40.6 cm.