Harlequin jawfish (Stalix histrio)

Scientific name: Stalix histrio Jordan & Snyder, 1902

The Harlequin jawfish (Stalix histrio) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea and Japan.

Biology

Found in shallow protected coastal bays. Rare species. Mouthbrooders.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Stalix histrio
Family
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.0
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and Japan.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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