Fishing for Spotfin jawfish

Opistognathus robinsi
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The Spotfin jawfish is a small marine fish found in the western Atlantic Ocean. It typically measures around 4 inches in length and weighs up to 0.1 pounds. Known for its burrowing behavior, it inhabits sandy or rubble substrates. Its diet consists mainly of plankton and small invertebrates. The species is recognized for its distinctive spot on the dorsal fin. This summary is AI generated

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Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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