Astronesthes psychrolutes (Gibbs & Weitzman, 1965) Temperate snaggletooth |
Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae | |||
Max. size: | 28 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 1500 m | |||
Distribution: | Circumglobal in the southern hemisphere. | |||
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Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |