| Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 154 - 500 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: Japan and adjacent waters of Indonesia, Indian Ocean. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-21; Vertebrae: 53-56 |
| Found on continental slopes and seamounts (Ref. 41299). Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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