Description

Also known as Happy Jawfish, Leopard Jawfish, Subtropical Jawfish.

Found singly, with just the head showing, in rock lined burrows, over rubble and sandy bottoms.
They feed mainly on benthic and planktonic invertebrates.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 3-20m
Eastern Central Pacific - Gulf of California to Panama

Jawfish are usually found in self-constructed burrows with just the head showing waiting for their prey, they have huge mouths for the size of head.
After mating the males incubate the eggs in their mouths, the eggs are clumped together like a sticky ball! Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/46553