Description

Also known as Variegated Jawfish.

Found singly, with just the head showing, in rock lined burrows, on rubble and sandy areas of reefs.
They feed mainly on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 9.5cm
Depth - 0-37m
Widespread Indo-West Pacific

Geograpical variations in colour.

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.se/summary/65635