40 observationsLeast Concern
Blue-spotted Jawfish
Opistognathus rosenblatti
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Opistognathidae ›Genus: Opistognathus
About
The blue-spotted jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti) is a species of jawfish native to the Gulf of California. It is an inhabitant of reefs where it is found in large colonies at depths of around 12 metres (39 ft). This species hides in its burrow at night, completely sealing the entrance. Every morning it rebuilds the burrow entrance. It can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue-spotted Jawfish is Opistognathus rosenblatti.
- The Blue-spotted Jawfish has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Blue-spotted Jawfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blue-spotted Jawfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blue-spotted Jawfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Blue-spotted Jawfish belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
- Blue-spotted Jawfish belongs to the family Opistognathidae.
- Blue-spotted Jawfish belongs to the genus Opistognathus.