Blotched jawfish (Opistognathus latitabundus)

Scientific name: Opistognathus latitabundus Whitley, 1937

The Blotched jawfish (Opistognathus latitabundus) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Papua New Guinea and northwestern Australia.

Blotched jawfish care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Found in coastal waters, usually on rubble or soft bottoms.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Opistognathus latitabundus
Family: Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 30.0
Environment: Marine; demersal, usually 20 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Papua New Guinea and northwestern Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial