Darwin Jawfish

The Darwin Jawfishes’ beautiful patterns really make it stand out. Its body is a light brown and yellowish colour, covered in small, dark marks and spots. The fins are a more uniform yellow, with larger dark mark and spots, similar to a leopard’s patterns.

This is one of the bigger species of Jawfish, growing up to 50cm in length.

To accommodate a fully grown Darwin Jawfish, a 550 litres tank is recommended. However, the aquarium size can be reduced for smaller specimens.

This species is a burrower, so a suitable tank should have a thick layer of substrate on the bottom. A lid is also recommended as Jawfish have been known to jump out of tanks.

The Darwin Jawfish is a carnivore and enjoys a variety of meaty foods. A suitable diet includes krill, brine shrimp, shellfish and crustacean flesh.