Stalix histrio Jordan & Snyder, 1902
Harlequin jawfish

Family:  Opistognathidae (Jawfishes)
Max. size:  3 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 1 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in shallow protected coastal bays (Ref. 48637). Rare species. Mouthbrooders (Ref. 240).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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