| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
26.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bermuda. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-20; Anal soft rays: 24-25. Body elongate and very slender. Short and blunt nonprotrusible snout. Long chin barbel bearing an elongated asymmetrical bulb (Ref. 37039). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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