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Stalix moenensis (Popta, 1922) Muna jawfish |
| Family: | Opistognathidae (Jawfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 11-12. Description: Characterized by generally dusky brown pale yellowish color; 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 54-58; relatively small eye, 8.2-9.2 % SL; depth of body about 5.3-6.1 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in silt/sand bottoms in brackish habitats near mouths of freshwater tidal streams in 0.5-1 m (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 17 September 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||