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Astronesthes indopacificus Parin & Borodulina, 1997 Indo-Pacific snaggletooth |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 21 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 3178 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: including the Philippine Sea (Ref. 41299). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-16; Vertebrae: 45-49 | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||