Mottled Jawfish (Opistognathus variatus)
Fish in the family Opistognathidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Mottled Jawfish display a tan to olive body with darker mottling and bars. They have a relatively large mouth, small eyes, and a robust build typical of jawfishes, with the characteristic pointed snout.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, marine worms, small crustaceans (such as mysid shrimp), brine shrimp, and fish eggs in both wild and aquarium environments.
Difficulty and care for the Mottled Jawfish
Moderate - Mottled Jawfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, White Spot Syndrome, Bacterial Infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
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