Oman jawfish (Stalix omanensis)

Scientific name: Stalix omanensis Norman, 1939

The Oman jawfish (Stalix omanensis) is a marine fish of the family Opistognathidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Known from one specimen taken in the northern Gulf of Oman. Closely related to Stalix flavida from northwestern Australia.

Biology

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

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Stalix omanensis
Family
Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.2
Depth range
73 m (240 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 73 - 73 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Known from one specimen taken in the northern Gulf of Oman. Closely related to Stalix flavida from northwestern Australia.
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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