Lestidium bigelowi Graae, 1967
Lestidium bigelowi
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Paralepididae (Barracudinas)
Max. size:  3.72 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 615 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Originally taken from approximately 650 miles northeast of Madagascar at a depth above 750m.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal soft rays: 28-29. Three luminous organs along the midventral line: one each at ishtmus, between bases of pectoral fins, and between bases of ventral fins and anus (Ref. 121468). Also Ref. 52915.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 12 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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