Muna Jawfish
Stalix moenensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 7.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The muna jawfish lives in silty, sandy bottoms in barely a metre of brackish water, near the mouths of tidal freshwater streams. Like other jawfishes it digs a burrow and the male broods the eggs in his mouth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Opistognathidae › Stalix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282864.
FAQ
- How deep does the Muna Jawfish live?
- The Muna Jawfish (Stalix moenensis) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Muna Jawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Muna Jawfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Muna Jawfish get?
- The Muna Jawfish grows to about 7.2 cm.