Dusky Jawfish

Latin Name

Opistognathus whitehursti

Common Name

Dusky Jawfish

Also known as

Mottled Jawfish

Fast Facts

This earth tone colored jawfish has black on the edge of dorsal fin, there are bluish black spots between the dorsal spines and some yellow on the tail. The body is mottled. This unusual fish makes and interesting display animal. Turn off the aquarium lights gradually to prevent jumping. Also less likely to jump after it has constructed its burrow. Keep with docile tankmates. Provide with a thick sand bottom, mixed with pieces of shell and rubble to facilitate burrow construction. Not aggressive towards other fish species, except those that try to enter its burrow. Can keep more than one in the same tank if aquarium is large. It may eat ornamental crustaceans. Male orally incubates its eggs, when they hatch the larvae enter the plankton. This species has spawned in captivity.

Sizes

This fish is usually around 2"-3"

Range in Nature

Tropical Western Atlantic.

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivore, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

This species will not harm invertebrates, with the possible exception of small, delicate shrimps.

Availability

Not often available

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Dusky Jawfish

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.