Image Bank - Fishes
Finespotted Jawfish
Reference |
IB1626 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Jawfishes - OPISTHOGNATHIDAE |
Common Name |
Finespotted Jawfish |
Scientific Name |
Opistognathus punctatus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Growing to a maximum length of about 50 cm, Jawfishes use their large powerful jaws to dig burrows, which they often line with stones and shells. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |