Forked Jawfish
Stalix dicra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–30 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A tiny jawfish only about 4 centimetres long, it lives in sand and rubble between 25 and 30 metres. Like other jawfish the male is a mouthbrooder, holding a sticky clump of eggs inside his mouth until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Stalix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282859.
FAQ
- How deep does the Forked Jawfish live?
- The Forked Jawfish (Stalix dicra) is typically found at 25–30 m.
- Is the Forked Jawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Forked Jawfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Forked Jawfish get?
- The Forked Jawfish grows to about 3.9 cm.