| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
26.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic between 23°30'N and 24°S. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19. Body black, head with small pale dots (developing with growth) behind eye and on gill cover (Ref. 3982). Barbel without apparent terminal modification (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 27121). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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