Red-Lined Jawfish
Opistognathus rufilineatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–35 m
- Max size: 7.9 cm
- IUCN status: LC
A jawfish of current swept channels, the red lined jawfish digs and tends a burrow in coral rubble and lives between about two and 35 metres. Like other jawfish the male is thought to brood the eggs in his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Opistognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398499.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red-Lined Jawfish live?
- The Red-Lined Jawfish (Opistognathus rufilineatus) is typically found at 2–35 m.
- How big does the Red-Lined Jawfish get?
- The Red-Lined Jawfish grows to about 7.9 cm.