Finespotted jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus)

Scientific name: Opistognathus punctatus Peters, 1869

The Finespotted jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–24°C (64–75°F). Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Bah?a Magdalena (Baja California), throughout the Gulf of California, and south to Panama.

Finespotted jawfish care at a glance

Temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F)

Biology

Feeds on small fishes, crustaceans, and other invertebrates. Nocturnal. Cleans and excavates its burrow, like keeping its home clean and tidy.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Opistognathus punctatus
Family: Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 40.6
Environment: Marine; demersal, usually 50 - 90 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Bah?a Magdalena (Baja California), throughout the Gulf of California, and south to Panama.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial