Toyoshio's Jawfish
📖 Overview
Toyoshio's Jawfish (Stalix toyoshio) is a ray-finned fish of the family Opistognathidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.3 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Vertebrae: 26. Cephalic pores well developed; brown speckles on head; no pigmentation on anterior gular region; 1st and 2nd mandibular pores confluent; and 6th dorsal spine strongly forked. Remarks: caudal fin rounded.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Toyoshio's Jawfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Toyoshio's Jawfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Toyoshio's Jawfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 77 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: known only from Tanegashima Straits, Kyushu, Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Toyoshio's Jawfish |
| 🌍CES | studnař východní |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Kibire-kaeruamadai · Kibirekaeruamadai · キビレカエルアマダイ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bocão-do-coral |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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