Rusty Jobfish
NameRusty Jobfish
Scientific NameAphareus rutilans
Common NamesRusty Jobfish, Red Gill, Red Gill Snapper, Scarlet Snapper, Smalltooth Jobfish, Threadfin Snapper
FamilyLutjanidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, French Polynesia, Japan, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50000
Max Size (Inches)43.3
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust predatory fish (in public aquarium settings)
Description
The Rusty Jobfish is a large, predatory marine fish found throughout the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its reddish-brown to silvery body, often with a reddish tint on its fins and gill covers, and a deeply forked caudal fin. This species is a fast-swimming carnivore, preying on smaller fish and invertebrates in open water and near reefs, making it suitable only for very large public aquariums.
