| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 1000 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific and Atlantic: in tropical to temperate waters. Eastern Atlantic: common in mid-ocean between 10°N and 5°S, single record at 19°S 5°W and at 30°S 5°E. Western Atlantic: Lesser Antilles to Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal soft rays: 21-25. Body slender. Chin barbel as long as head, pigmented with white spots. Tip of barbel white, small spindle-shaped bulb, minute and rounded terminal body (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 559, 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 July 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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