Astronesthes barbata Kner, 1860
Kner's stareater

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae
Max. size:  7.6 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Angola; Spain; Western Sahara.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A mesopelagic species (Ref. 51500).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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