Borostomias abyssorum (Köhler, 1896)

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic: France.
Diagnosis:  Anal soft rays: 10-10. Anus midway between the pelvic base and anal origin. Barbel less than 75% of head length, marked swelling before the tip. Postorbital luminous organ large (Ref. 37473).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 October 2013 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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