Neptune’s rating:
50- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- DifficultyModerate
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish75 L
- OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean
- pH8.0 - 8.4
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityRare
- Temperature22.0 - 26.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourHighly Territorial
- VibrancyModerately Vibrant
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Black cap jawfish
The Black cap jawfish (Opistognathus lonchurus) features a distinctive appearance with its prominent black cap. Native to the Western Atlantic, including locations like Florida, the Bahamas, and the Gulf of Mexico, this fish has a slender, elongated body primarily colored in yellowish to tan hues, accentuated by its black head marking. It isn't particularly well-known in the aquarium hobby, but its unique appearance may attract enthusiasts interested in distinctive or rare species.