Opistognathus Randalli - Gold-specs Jawfish

Opistognathus randalli, also known as the Gold-specs Jawfish, is a small, colorful marine fish.

• Key Features:
  • Appearance:
    • Pinkish-white base color with yellow to orange vertical stripes.
    • Yellow fins with a bluish rim.
    • Brown head around the eyes.
  • Behavior:
    • Burrow-dwelling fish that spends much of its time hovering near or inside its burrow.
    • Can be shy, especially when first introduced to a new environment.
  • Habitat:
    • Found in the shallow coral reefs of the western Pacific Ocean, particularly in the Coral Triangle.
    • Inhabits sandy and rubble patches on the edges of reefs.
  • Aquarium Care:
    • Requires a well-established aquarium with fine sand substrate for burrowing.
    • Peaceful and generally reef-safe, but may become territorial towards other jawfish species.
    • Best kept alone or in a mated pair.