finespotted jawfish

Opistognathus punctatus

Simple cirrus on anterior nostril

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Central America and the Caribbean
Medium
Tropical fish

finespotted jawfish is known around Eastern Central Pacific as a marine fish; It occurs in marine waters, and the species reaches a recorded maximum of 40.6 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Opistognathidae
Genus: Opistognathus
Water type: Marine