| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 25 - 704 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Japan, off the Hawaiian Islands, and the Timor Sea. Reported from Taiwan (Ref. 5193), Australia (Ref. 7300), and Yemen (Ref. 28061). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 17-20. AC discontinuous, 2 or 3 photopores ranging from 5th to 8th displaced upward. Barbel distinctly longer than head, its stem speckled with melanophores. A prominent black band extending from ventral to lateral side of caudal peduncle. Attains 12 cm SL. |
| Biology: |
Found on continental slopes and sea mountains (Ref. 41299). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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