Moustache Jawfish (Opistognathus rostrata)
Fish in the family Opistognathidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Elongated, stocky-bodied jawfish with tan to yellowish coloration. Distinctive pair of large, bristle-like cirri (barbels) on the upper jaw resembling a moustache; eyes positioned dorsally.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, copepods, small crustaceans, marine worms, fish eggs, macroalgae
Difficulty and care for the Moustache Jawfish
Moderate - Moustache Jawfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including waters from the Red Sea through the Indian Ocean to the Indo-Australian Archipelago and Western Pacific.
Log Moustache Jawfish in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Moustache Jawfish alongside everything else in your reef.
Related Fish
