De Jong Aquaculture Successfully Breeds Blue Spot Jawfish For The First Time

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De Jong Aquaculture Successfully Breeds Blue Spot Jawfish For The First Time​

Salem Clemens
5 days ago

Today De Jong announced it has successfully bred the Blue Spotted Jawfish for the first time. A excerpt from the new March/April edition of Coral Magazine has been published revealing some of the breeding details written by Head Scientist Tom Verhoeven. Below are select quotations from the Coral Magazine post which can be read here:

“At De Jong Aquaculture, we are proud to announce a groundbreaking achievement: the first successful captive breeding of Opistognathus rosenblatti, commonly known as the Blue-spotted Jawfish. This milestone not only highlights our commitment to advancing marine aquaculture but also marks a significant step toward the conservation of this captivating species.

The Blue-spotted Jawfish is celebrated for its vibrant blue spots and intriguing burrowing behaviors, making it a sought-after addition to the aquarium trade. Native to the cooler waters of the Gulf of California, this species is both ecologically and commercially valuable. First described in 1991, O. rosenblatti honors ichthyologist Richard H. Rosenblatt. Its electric blue spots on a yellow or orange body, paired with its “froggy” large eyes, make it a visual delight. During the breeding season, males undergo dramatic color changes, with their front halves turning white and their tails darkening to black. These fascinating traits, combined with its intricate courtship rituals tied to lunar cycles, make this species a marvel of marine biodiversity.

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