Ringed Jawfish (Opistognathus ringed)
Fish in the family Opistognathidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Opistognathus has an elongated, oval-shaped body. It is primarily yellow-orange in color, with conspicuous dark rings running vertically along its sides. A distinctive feature is a white band near its caudal peduncle (the region just before the tail).
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine worms, fish eggs, seaweed
Difficulty and care for the Ringed Jawfish
Moderate - Ringed 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
The Opistognathus ringens is naturally found in the Pacific Ocean along the coastlines of Mexico and Central America, typically at depths ranging from 10 to 135 meters.
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