Jawfish Collection

Male Yellow-headed jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) blows out the clutch of eggs he is incubating in his mouth to oxygenate them. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) spitting out sand as it digs its burrow. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Male Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli), with mouth brooding eggs, the eyes can clearly be seen in the eggs indicating they will soon hatch, Mabul Island, Sabah, Malaysia, Celebes Sea

Male Dendtric jawfish (Opistognathus dendriticus) with incubating eggs in his mouth, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) male rises up from its burrow and aerates the eggs he is mouthbrooding. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Finespotted Jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus) male incubating eggs in mouth, which are at a late stage of development and will soon be ready for release

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Male gold-specs jawfish, Opistognathus randalli, with mouth brooding eggs, also known as the yellow barred jawfish, Mabul Island, Malaysia

A jawfish aerating eggs in its mouth in West Palm Beach, Florida

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Finespotted Jawfish - eating Scallop (Opistognathus punctatus) Date:

Gold-specs jawfish with mouth open in a menacing stance
Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli) out of its hole with mouth open in a menacing stance, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

Yellow Headed Jawfish peeks out of its hole to see whats going on, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A male jawfish with a brood of incubating eggs in his mouth, West Palm Beach, Florida

Gold-speck jawfish mouth wide open, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Gold-speck jawfish mouth wide open, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellowhead jawfish, Belize

Gold-specs jawfish, Anilao, Philippines
Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli) in its hole, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

Jawfish, Roberts Wall, Grand Cayman

Gold-specs Jawfish in its hole with mouth open, Philippines
Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli) in its hole with mouth open in a menacing stance, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

Gold-speck jawfish pouting, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Gold-speck jawfish pouting, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Finespotted Jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus) Date:

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Finespotted Jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus) Date:

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Finespotted Jawfish - eating Scallop (Opistognathus punctatus) Date:

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Finespotted Jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus) Date:

Solar Jawfish (Opistognathus solorensis) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Gold-specs Jawfish (Opistognathus randalli) adult, opening mouth, resting on sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Yellow Barred Jaw Fish - Malaysia
LEE-139 Yellow Barred Jaw Fish Malaysia Opistognathus sp. Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Yellowhead Jawfish- defending its burrow. Reefs in western central Atlantic, Florida, coast of south America
PM-10155 Yellowhead Jawfish - defending its burrow Reefs in western central Atlantic, Florida, coast of south America Opisthognathus aurifrons Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal

Yellow-headed Jawfish displaying outside its burrow on sea floor. Sandy sea beds, western mid-Atlantic Bahamas
PM-10079 Yellow-headed Jawfish - displaying outside its burrow on sea floor Sandy sea beds, Western mid-Atlantic Bahamas, Caribbean and Brazilian coast

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The fascinating world of jawfish is filled with captivating behaviors and stunning displays. Take a look at these incredible moments captured in various locations around the globe. In one snapshot, a male Yellow-headed jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) delicately blows out the clutch of eggs from his mouth, showcasing his dedication to nurturing future generations. Another image showcases a Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) spitting out sand as it diligently digs its burrow, creating a safe haven for itself and its offspring. A Male Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli) steals the spotlight as he proudly mouth broods eggs. The eyes visible within the eggs hint at an imminent hatching, promising new life in Mabul Island, Sabah, Malaysia's Celebes Sea. Meanwhile, a Male Dendtric jawfish (Opistognathus dendriticus) takes on the role of caretaker by incubating eggs within his mouth in Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This Pacific Ocean dweller ensures their safety until they are ready to face the world. Witnessing a Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) rise up from its burrow is truly awe-inspiring. Its vibrant colors stand out against the sandy backdrop as it confidently explores its surroundings. The Banded Jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus), another devoted father figure among this species group can be seen incubating eggs inside its mouth - an extraordinary sight that highlights their commitment to family values. Moving across continents to West Palm Beach, Florida we find yet another remarkable moment where a dedicated parent aerates eggs within its mouth. This act ensures proper oxygen supply for developing embryos and emphasizes their unwavering devotion. Lastly but not leastly; behold. A Gold-specs Jawfish with an open menacing stance, showcasing its vibrant colors and fierce nature.