When were the Jawfish found?

It can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. The blue-spotted jawfish was first discovered in the Tropical Eastern Pacific by Gerald Allen and David R. Robertson in 1991.

1. Where are jawfish found?
2. Where does a blue-spotted jawfish live?
3. How big is a jawfish?
4. Is a jawfish and goby?
5. How do you take care of a jawfish?
6. What does jawfish look like?
7. How do jawfish reproduce?
8. How many eggs can a jawfish hold?
9. Can jawfish live with gobies?
10. Are jawfish reef safe?
11. Will jawfish eat small fish?
12. What is the unique feature of jawfish?
13. What do blue spotted Jawfish eat?
14. What do Yellow Coris Wrasse eat?

Where are jawfish found?

Found in shallow reef areas of the Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and the Gulf of Mexico, jawfish are a typically small, elongated fish that prefers to reside within the sandy substrate, constantly perfecting its burrow.

Where does a blue-spotted jawfish live?

The blue spot jawfish, Opistognathus rosenblatti, is found in the east Pacific. It ranges from Baja California to Mexico. Opistognathus translates to behind mouth; it is adequately named considering jawfish both protect their eggs and build their home with their mouth.

How big is a jawfish?

Physically similar to blennies, most jawfish species are small fish (up to 10 cm or 3.9 in) with an elongated body plan. A few species, for example the aptly named giant jawfish (O. rhomaleus), reaches about 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in). Their heads, mouths, and eyes are large in size relative to the rest of their bodies.

Is a jawfish and goby?

Gobies belong to the Gobiidae family, and make up the largest family of marine fishes. The families Microdesmidae (Firefishes), Callionymidae (Mandarins), Opistognathidae (Jawfish), and Malacanthidae (Tilefish) are often included in the group of fish called gobies.

How do you take care of a jawfish?

The Yellowhead Jawfish is moderately hardy. It tends to be shy and is best kept with other docile fish. It will not bother other tank inhabitants, but other burrowing fish may bully it. It needs to be kept on 5-7 inches of fine soft substrate such as sand of various particle sizes (not fine).

What does jawfish look like?

Jawfish are species of saltwater fish very similar in appearance to certain gobies. However Jawfish are characterized by their comparatively large mouths and large heads. ... Most species of jawfish have very interesting body colors and patterns. They come in shades of pastel, yellow, blue, green, brown, black and white.

How do jawfish reproduce?

Jawfish reproduce by the female laying hundreds of eggs inside a male jawfish's mouth, and he then fertilises and incubates them.

How many eggs can a jawfish hold?

A yellowhead jawfish father takes the concept of protecting its young to the extreme: keeping more than 100 fertilized eggs carefully sequestered in its mouth. The fish occasionally opens wide, spits the eggs out, and collects them again, rotating them in the process to ensure even oxygenation.

Can jawfish live with gobies?

You can mix jawfish and gobies together. They might have a problem getting food with the anthias in with them. If you feed two times a day might be ok.

Are jawfish reef safe?

While jawfish often use coral branches and other pieces in their burrows, they're 100% reef-safe. Those decorations get scavenged from the substrate. Despite being zooplanktivores, you can easily make adaptations to the diet to keep your jawfish happily fed.

Will jawfish eat small fish?

They will consume small fish or shrimp if they fit into their mouths. ... If you're looking for a jawfish to house with moderately more aggressive fish than that of the Yellow head or Blue spot, then this one is for you.

What is the unique feature of jawfish?

Jawfish possess a single, long dorsal fin with 9-12 spines and a caudal fin that can be either rounded or pointed. Jawfish typically reside in burrows they construct in sandy substrate. They will stuff their mouths with sand and spit it out elsewhere, slowly creating a tunnel.

What do blue spotted Jawfish eat?

Some jawfish consume worms, crustaceans, and invertebrates, but the blue-spotted jawfish feeds on tiny animals: benthic and planktonic invertebrates. They are colonial species and can be found in quite large colonies.

What do Yellow Coris Wrasse eat?

Yellow Coris Wrasses are best known for their ability to eat fireworms, flatworms and pyramidillid snails. Yellow Coris Wrasses will tolerate being kept in small groups and can be housed with other docile species of fish like flasher wrasses, Firefish, leopard wrasses and small gobies. They may even clean other fishes.