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Yellowhead Jawfish
Opistognathus aurifrons
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii›Perciformes›Opistognathidae
📍 Caribbean & Western Atlantic
Charming burrowing fish that constructs a vertical burrow lined with rubble and shells. The yellow head contrasts with a vivid blue body. Male mouthbroods the eggs. Needs a deep sand bed of 4+ inches. Jumps, so a lid is essential.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- diet
- carnivore/zooplankton
- maxSize
- 4 inches
- salinity
- SG 1.020–1.025
- minTankSize
- 30 gallons
- temperature
- 73–81°F (23–27°C)
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Temperature
73–81°F
23–27°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
77°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, May high)