Opistognathus rosenblatti Allen & Robertson, 1991
Blue-spotted jawfish
Opistognathus rosenblatti
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 12 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in large colonies. Feeds on benthic and planktonic invertebrates. Covers its burrow entrance at dusk and rebuilds the opening each morning.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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