Stalix omanensis Norman, 1939
Oman jawfish

Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size:  4.2 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 73 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Known from one specimen taken in the northern Gulf of Oman. Closely related to Stalix flavida from northwestern Australia.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Caudal fin rounded.
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 58018.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 20 July 2017 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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