jawfish
/ˈdʒɔˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A small, colorful fish that lives in burrows on the ocean floor and is known for carrying eggs in its mouth.
- Divers often spot jawfish peeking out of their sandy burrows.
- The yellow-headed jawfish is a popular species for saltwater aquariums.
- The male jawfish protects the eggs by holding them in his mouth until they hatch.