
Dendritic Jawfish - Opistognathus dendriticus
The Dendritic Jawfish - Opistognathus dendriticus is yellowish brown with dark brown spots and branching blotches; brown "mas" through eye, narrow white margin on dorsal fin and black blotch between 3rd and 5th spines.
Like other species of Jawfishes, they are mouth brooders with the males carrying eggs in his mouth.
Similar species: Cichliformes
By Albert Kang
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Uploaded Aug 2, 2017. Captured Jul 26, 2017 23:34 in Mabini Circumferential Rd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.