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jawfish

 

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Noun jawfish has 1 sense
  1. jawfish - small large-mouthed tropical marine fishes common along sandy bottoms; males brood egg balls in their mouths; popular aquarium fishes
    --1 is a kind of
    percoid fish, percoid, percoidean
    --1 is a member of Opisthognathidae, family Opisthognathidae

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Jawfish

Description:

A jawfish refers to any of several small fish species belonging to the family Opistognathidae, known for their strong jaws and burrowing behaviors. These fish are typically found in tropical and subtropical oceans and are characterized by their elongated bodies and large mouths.


Sample Sentences:

  1. The jawfish uses its powerful jaws to dig burrows in the sand.
  2. One of the unique characteristics of the jawfish is its ability to hold its eggs inside its mouth until they hatch.
  3. I spotted a beautifully colored jawfish while snorkeling in the Caribbean.

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