Dusky Jawfish
Opistognathus whitehursti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A jawfish of rock and sand bottoms, this species digs a burrow and keeps its head poking out, ready to dart back when danger nears. The male broods the egg mass in his mouth until the young hatch. It stays in shallow water down to about a dozen metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Opistognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276480.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dusky Jawfish live?
- The Dusky Jawfish (Opistognathus whitehursti) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Dusky Jawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Dusky Jawfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dusky Jawfish get?
- The Dusky Jawfish grows to about 14 cm.