Whitehurst's Jawfish (Opistognathus whitehursti)
Fish in the family Opistognathidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Whitehurst's Jawfish is a small, pale to cream-colored jawfish with a slightly elongated body and a distinctive blunt head. It has large eyes and is often found hovering near its burrow entrance.
Diet and feeding
Marine zooplankton, small crustaceans, copepods, brine shrimp, marine algae
Difficulty and care for the Whitehurst's Jawfish
Moderate - Whitehurst's 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 the Philippines and Indonesia.
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