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Suggested Tank
30+ gallons
Max Size
4 inches
Difficulty
Temperament
Description
The Pearly Jawfish is a small, colorful saltwater fish known for its burrowing behavior. It has a light blue body with yellow spots and a distinctive white stripe running from its mouth to its dorsal fin.
Reef Safe
Yes, the Pearly Jawfish is considered reef safe and can live peacefully with other reef inhabitants.
Environment
The Pearly Jawfish needs a tank with a sandy bottom and plenty of hiding spots. It prefers a moderate lighting level and a steady flow of water.
Behavior
The Pearly Jawfish is a burrower, meaning it likes to dig in the substrate and create tunnels where it can hide. It is a shy and peaceful fish that prefers to stay in its burrow most of the time.
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Owner Reviews
Corbin
@Corbin2505
Little suckers try to jump a lot but other then that they are so fun to watch and super personal
Savannah
@Sav
Love my jawfish! Named him Sheldon because of his anxious tendencies. I’ve learned they like to play ball with hermits and snails other than that such a fun fish! Love interacting with him and watching him eat. He is an amazing addition to my tank 10/10 recommend him to anyone in the hobby. I got mine when he was a tiny little thing and in just a few months he doubled In size and is doing amazingly.
Price History
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 6, 2026 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Pair of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 120.00 | Candy Corals | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 60.00 | Candy Corals | Jan 5, 2026 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 4, 2026 | View |
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Pearly Jawfish - Opistognathus aurifons
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$ 40.00 | Aqua SD | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 3, 2026 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 2, 2026 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Jan 1, 2026 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 31, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 80.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 31, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 30, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 29, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 28, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 27, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Pair of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 160.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 26, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 25, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 24, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 23, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 22, 2025 | View |
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Pearly Jawfish - Opistognathus aurifons
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$ 40.00 | Aqua SD | Dec 20, 2025 | View |
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Pair of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 144.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 14, 2025 | View |
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Pair of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 160.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 14, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 11, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 10, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 9, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Dec 8, 2025 | View |
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Pair of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 120.00 | Candy Corals | Dec 2, 2025 | View |
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Trio of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 150.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 30, 2025 | View |
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Trio of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 180.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 30, 2025 | View |
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Trio of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 180.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 30, 2025 | View |
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Trio of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 180.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 30, 2025 | View |
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Trio of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 180.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 30, 2025 | View |
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Trio of Yellowhead Jawfish
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$ 200.00 | Candy Corals | Nov 30, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Nov 29, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Nov 29, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 45.00 | Reef Beauties | Nov 29, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Nov 28, 2025 | View |
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Yellowhead Jawfish (Opistognathus Aurifrons)
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$ 44.00 | Reef Beauties | Nov 27, 2025 | View |
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