Finespotted Jawfish (Opistognathus finespotted)
Fish in the family Opistognathidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Elongated oval body, primarily yellowish-brown with a conspicuous black spot near pectoral fin base and characteristic fine, white spots throughout.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small crustaceans, copepods, mysid shrimp, fish eggs, marine algae
Difficulty and care for the Finespotted Jawfish
Moderate - Finespotted Jawfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Velvet Disease
Origin and habitat
Opistognathus finespotted is naturally found in the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Caribbean region. Their depth range is primarily between 30 to 240 meters.
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