Jawfishes 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

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Finespotted Jawfish - eating Scallop (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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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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Jawfishes are fascinating creatures that never cease to amaze with their unique behaviors and stunning appearances. Take a look at these captivating snapshots of different jawfish species in action. In the first picture, a male Yellow-headed jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) delicately blows out the clutch of eggs from his mouth, showcasing his exceptional parenting skills. Next, we witness a Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) spitting out sand as it diligently digs its burrow, creating a safe haven for itself and potential offspring. Moving on to another remarkable sight, a Male Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli) proudly carries mouth-brooding eggs. The eyes visible within the eggs indicate that they are about to hatch soon, promising new life in Mabul Island, Sabah, Malaysia's Celebes Sea. Meanwhile, an awe-inspiring Male Dendtric jawfish (Opistognathus dendriticus) guards incubating eggs inside its mouth in Dampier Strait of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This protective behavior ensures the survival of future generations in the vast Pacific Ocean. As we observe further wonders beneath the waves, a male Yellowhead jawfish emerges gracefully from its burrow. Its vibrant colors and elegant movements make it truly mesmerizing. The Finespotted Jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus), captured beautifully in Bahia Magdalena on Baja California Peninsula through Picture No. 10900438 showcases nature's artistry at its finest. Picture No. 10900437 gives us another glimpse into this enchanting world as we witness yet another species of jawfish displaying its distinctive features and behaviors. In Picture No. 10900430, our attention is drawn towards an intriguing moment where one can almost feel the anticipation surrounding those precious eggs held by a devoted male Dendtric jawfish. Picture No.