Jawfish Photos

The blue-spotted jawfish 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. This species hides in its burrow at night, completely sealing the entrance. Every morning, it rebuilds the burrow entrance.
Species: Blue-Spotted Jawfish, Opistognathus rosenblatti
Location: Isla Angel de la Guarda, Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 40315  

Fine Spotted Jawfish, Opistognathus punctatus, in sand and rock burrow, Sea of Cortez.
Location: Punta Alta, Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 33737  

Fine Spotted Jawfish, Opistognathus punctatus, in sand and rock burrow, Sea of Cortez.
Location: Punta Alta, Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 33738  

Blue-spotted jawfish.
Species: Blue-spotted jawfish, Opistognathus rosenblatti
Image ID: 14687  

Blue-spotted jawfish.
Species: Blue-spotted jawfish, Opistognathus rosenblatti
Image ID: 14688