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Australian Jawfish


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Australian Jawfish. Click on the map for detailed information. Access opistognathid fish pages on the site.

Opistognathus papuensis
Opistognathus papuensis from fishesofaustralia.net.au

Access opistognathid fish pages on the site. Click on the map for detailed information. Jawfishes (family opistognathidae) are slender marine fishes with large bulbous heads, large upper jaws, huge mouths and prominent eyes.

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Opistognathus papuensis

Access opistognathid fish pages on the site. Darwin jawfish profile including images, size, habitat, diet, how to catch, other names, related species and more. Jawfish are known to be quite curious and will often poke their heads out of their burrows to examine their surroundings. Jawfishes (family opistognathidae) are slender marine fishes with large bulbous heads, large upper jaws, huge mouths and prominent eyes.

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