Dusky Jawfish
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[edit] Dusky JawfishScientific Name Opistognathus whitehurstii Max. Size: 3"
Aggression: Peaceful - Can be aggressive towards members of their own species Hardiness: Easy to care for Reef-Safe: Are considered Reef Safe Available as captive-bred: (ADD HERE) |
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Physical Description
The Dusky Jawfish is colored in shades of brown and cream or dark brown
Distribution
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Taxonomic Stuff you know you Care About
- Family: Opstognathidae
- Genus: Opistognathus
- Species: whitehursti
Behavior
These fish need to have a sandy bottm or crushed coral bottom. The live in burrows made in the sand or coral on the bottom. They are on constant watch for preditors or food that may come by.
They need to have a secure tank since they are known to be jumpers. They are constantly looking for material (large pieces of crushed coral or old shells) to build up their home.
Feeding
They are considered carnivores.
Breeding
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Social Structure
More than one jawfish can be housed in the same tank if the tank is large enough for both of them stake out their own territories.
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