
08/18/2025
🌊 Marine Life Monday 🌊
Meet the Yellowhead Jawfish, also known as the Pearly Jawfish.
Males are famous for being “mouthbrooders,” carefully carrying the female’s eggs in their mouths until they hatch. 🐟
🌎 Oceans: Western Atlantic & Caribbean
📍 Habitat: Sandy bottoms near reef edges
🍽️ Diet: Zooplankton & tiny crustaceans
📏 Size: Up to 4 in (10 cm)
🔬 Scientific Name: Opistognathus aurifrons
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