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Blue Spotted Jawfish
About Blue Spotted Jawfish
The Blue Spotted Jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti) is a fish species in the order blenniiformes. This reef-dwelling fish is found in large colonies at depths around 12 meters. This type of jawfish habitually hides in the burrows it digs at night. On the other hand, this blue spotted jawfish will use its mouth to hold the eggs until all the eggs produced reach the hatching point.
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Common Name
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Blue-jaw, Rosenblatt's jawfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Opistognathus rosenblatti
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Species
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Opistognathus rosenblatti
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Genus
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Opistognathus
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Family
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Opistognathidae
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SubOrder
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Percoidei
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Order
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Blenniiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Blue Spotted Jawfish |
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Color
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Yellow
Purple
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Pattern
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Spotted
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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75°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Coral
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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8.1 to 8.4 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Blue Spotted Jawfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
Burrowing
Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Blue Spotted Jawfish. |
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Lifespan
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3 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Marine
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Country
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Mexico
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Specific Location
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This fish is native to the Gulf of California in Mexico. |
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