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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 | |||