Yellowhead jawfish
A species of Spotfin jawfishes Scientific name : Opistognathus aurifrons Genus : Spotfin jawfishes
Yellowhead jawfish, A species of Spotfin jawfishes
Botanical name: Opistognathus aurifrons
Genus: Spotfin jawfishes
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Description
Description
The yellow-headed jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) is a ray-finned fish species from the family of jawfish (Opistognathidae). The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1905 by Jordan & Thompson. This fish is also called Jack-in-the-box.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Jawfishes Genus
Spotfin jawfishes Species
Yellowhead jawfish