Blue-Spotted Jawfish, Opistognathus rosenblatti, #40315

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. Isla Angel de la Guarda, Baja California, Mexico, Opistognathus rosenblatti, natural history stock photograph, photo id 40315
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. Isla Angel de la Guarda, Baja California, Mexico

Species: Blue-spotted jawfish, Opistognathus rosenblatti
Location: Isla Angel de la Guarda, Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 40315
Format: Digital 2:3
Keywords: baja, baja california, blue spotted jawfish, guardian angel island, gulf of california, isla angel de la guarda, mexico, mexico sea of cortez, opistognathus rosenblatti, sea of cortez, underwater
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