Banded Jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus)
Fish in the family Opistognathidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, burrowing jawfish with tan to pale yellow body coloration crossed by dark brown or reddish bands. Distinguishing features include a distinctly enlarged lower jaw (macrognathous) and relatively large eyes positioned high on the head for surveillance from its burrow.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, marine worms, mysid shrimp
Difficulty and care for the Banded Jawfish
Moderate - Banded Jawfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Velvet disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including Indonesia and the Philippines.
Log Banded Jawfish in your reef tank
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