Oman jawfish (Stalix omanensis) fish species and information / pictures of Oman jawfish - Stalix omanensis

Oman jawfish (Stalix omanensis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Stalix omanensis

Common Name
Oman jawfish

Biology
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11. Caudal fin rounded.

Classification

Classified By
Norman, 1939
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Jawfishes (Opistognathidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Known from one specimen taken in the northern Gulf of Oman. Closely related to Stalix flavida from northwestern Australia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
73 m
Depth To - meters
73 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 73 - 73 m (Ref. 11441)
Trophic Level
3.2 s.e. 0.50 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
4.2 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5005 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
Unknown
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated