Finespotted jawfish
Opistognathus punctatus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-fishfyi="fish" data-slug="finespotted-jawfish"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://fishfyi.com/iframe/fish/finespotted-jawfish/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://fishfyi.com/fish/finespotted-jawfish/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://fishfyi.com/fish/finespotted-jawfish/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/fishfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<fishfyi-fish slug="finespotted-jawfish"></fishfyi-fish>
Not Evaluated
Saltwater
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 40.599998474121094 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 1.13 kg |
Habitat & Distribution
Water Type
Saltwater
Fishing Information
Game Fish
Yes
Taxonomy
| Order | Ovalentaria/misc |
| Family | Opistognathidae |
| Species | Opistognathus punctatus |
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does Finespotted jawfish get?
Finespotted jawfish can grow up to 40.599998474121094 cm long and weigh 1.13 kg.
What family does Finespotted jawfish belong to?
Finespotted jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus) belongs to the family Opistognathidae in the order Ovalentaria/misc.
Similar Fish
Other species in the Opistognathidae family
Abrolhos jawfish
Opistognathus alleni
NE
Saltwater
African jawfish
Opistognathus afer
NE
Saltwater
Ago-amadai
Opistognathus hopkinsi
NE
Saltwater
Ashmore jawfish
Opistognathus asper
NE
Saltwater
Banded jawfish
Opistognathus macrognathus
NE
Saltwater
Bartail jawfish
Opistognathus cuvierii
NE
Saltwater
Bashful jawfish
Opistognathus verecundus
NE
Saltwater
Bigscale jawfish
Opistognathus macrolepis
NE
Saltwater
External Databases
Explore More
Fish Rankings
Discover the largest, heaviest, and most exciting fish species
Nature FYI Family
Explore more wildlife and biodiversity encyclopedias