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Stalix dicra Smith-Vaniz, 1989 Forked jawfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 25 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-11. Description: Characterized by tan brown color on upper head and body; median fins yellowish; anterior of dorsal fin with black spot, preceded by small white spot; first 6-7 dorsal spines forked distally and skin covering spinous dorsal fin forming broad dorsal hood to cover forked portion of spines; oblique scale rows about 43-46; depth of body 5.1-6.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Mouthbrooders. Eggs which are clumped together in a sticky ball get incubated inside the parent's mouth (Ref. 40511). Found in sand/rubble areas in 25-30 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 September 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||