| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 900 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: occurring mostly close to the continental shelf between 13°N and 11°S. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 27000). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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