Blue-Spotted Jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti)
Fish in the family Opistognathidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small goby-like fish with pale tan to yellowish body coloration and distinctive blue spots scattered across the head and body. The mouth is large and terminal, and the body is relatively slender with the dorsal fin positioned anteriorly.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen meaty foods including mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and small pieces of fish. Offer food items that will sink or move slowly near the substrate where the jawfish forages. Feed 1-2 times daily.
Difficulty and care for the Blue-Spotted Jawfish
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California to Peru.
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