| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
13.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 412 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: north of Madeira Island. Western Atlantic: west of 55°W between 32°N-19°N, and off Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal soft rays: 23-23. Body slender, compressed. Circular form of the loop of luminous tissue (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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