| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
7.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: equatorial. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 46-47. Posterior edge of operculum with distinct concavity, bright tissue on operculum in the form of separate spots, sometimes are coalesced. Dorsal and ventral adipose fins present. Photophores in the following series: PV 12-14 (usually 12-13); VAV 16-18 (usually 17-18); OV 11-13 (usually 12); VAL 18-20; OA 30-32; OC 42-44; IA 39-42; IC 50-54 (Ref. 41433). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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