Scalyjaw koester

Acanthistius joanae

Anthiadid Fish beneath the Indian Ocean

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Africa
Fusiform
Small
Tropical fish

Acanthistius joanae, also known as the scalyjaw koester, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. The species is found along the shores of the Indian Ocean in South Africa.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Perches and Allies
Family: Anthiadidae
Genus: Acanthistius
Maximum length: 14 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: South Africa.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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