Fishing for Gold-specs jawfish

Opistognathus randalli

The Gold-specs jawfish is a small marine fish known for its vibrant coloration and distinctive behavior. Typically reaching up to 4 inches in length and weighing around 0.1 pounds, it inhabits sandy or rubble substrates in shallow tropical reefs. It feeds on plankton and small invertebrates and is noted for its burrowing behavior and mouthbrooding reproductive strategy. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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