| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 3000 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Azores to the Canary Islands, and east of 45°W between 32°-38°N. Western Atlantic: off Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 4468). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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