divepix - Yellowhead Jawfish

Yellowhead Jawfish

Aspect:	Pearlised white body that mostly reflects surrounding colours, with delicate wavy scale patern, and yellow head. Dorsal fin runs from head to tail.
Population:	Very common.
Notable feature:	Prominent forward-set globular eyes.
Environment:	Typically hovers semi-vertically over its burrow in sandy botton at depths of 20 to 40 metres.
Behaviour:	Remains quiet in a hovering position, but abruptly sinks backwards into its hole if approached too closely.