• Name:

    Black Cap Jawfish

  • Family: Opistognathidae
  • Species: Jawfish
  • Scientific Name: Opistognathus randalli
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The head and body of the Black Cap Jawfish, are green with faint orange stripes. It has a black spot on the dorsal fin, as well as a black cap on top of the head. It should reside in a medium or larger aquarium with a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from jumping out, and at least 3 inches of mixed substrate for burrowing. It poses a possible threat to small shrimp. The Black Cap Jawfish is hardy and will spawn successfully in an aquarium.

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Black Cap Jawfish Jawfish Opistognathidae Opistognathus randalli The head and body of the Black Cap Jawfish, are green with faint orange stripes. It has a black spot on the dorsal fin, as well as a black cap on top of the head. It should reside in a medium or larger aquarium with a tight-fitting lid to prevent it from jumping out, and at least 3 inches of mixed substrate for burrowing. It poses a possible threat to small shrimp. The Black Cap Jawfish is hardy and will spawn successfully in an aquarium. PalaciosAn

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