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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Versluys' jawfish

Stalix versluysi Weber, 1913
Max Length
3.8 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
15–45 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Overview information for Versluys' jawfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Stalix versluysi
Authority
Weber, 1913
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
3.8 cm
Depth Range
15–45 m
Trophic Level
3.2
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 11. : elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Versluys' jawfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Versluys' jawfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Versluys' jawfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 45 m . Tropical Central Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.2±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
3.8cm
Dorsal Spines
11
Dorsal Rays
11
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
11

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Weber, 1913

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