Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Yellowed jawfish
Size:
Yellowed jawfish have been measured in at a max length of around 4 inches (10 centimeters).
Diet:
Yellowed jawfish feed on plankton, fish eggs and pelagic jellyfish.
Range & Habitat:
This species is most commonly found in coral reef communities in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and Western Atlantic.
Details:
Yellowed jawfish are saltwater fish that are commonly found along coastal reef communities. Their bodies are a light blue color while their heads are bright yellow, giving them their name.
This species creates a burrow of crush coral and sand and hovers above it when it’s ready to breed with another fish. The male fish will court the female and store/protect the eggs in his mouth until they’re ready to hatch.