Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
Max. size: |
23.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: off Gibraltar south to Guinea, also from Namibia to South Africa. Western Atlantic: USA to Gulf of Mexico, also between 13°N-8°N, and Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-27; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 39-45. Pectorals occasionally with 1 rudimentary ray. |
Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 4468). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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