Spotted Jawfish (Opistognathus spotted)
Fish in the family Opistognathidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small jawfish with a pale cream to tan body heavily spotted with darker brown or red markings. Distinctive large mouth and elongated body adapted for burrowing; paired pectoral fins used to excavate and maintain burrows.
Diet and feeding
Feeds on small crustaceans, zooplankton, and mysis shrimp in the aquarium. Offer frozen mysis or similarly-sized live foods 1–2 times daily. May be reluctant feeders initially and require patience to acclimate.
Difficulty and care for the Spotted Jawfish
Moderate - Spotted 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, Velvet Disease
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Great Barrier Reef.
Log Spotted Jawfish in your reef tank
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