| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
12.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: 35°N, 152°E. |
| Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 50-52. Posterior edge of operculum lacking in concavity. Spot of bright tissue occupies almost the entire surface of the operculum. Photophores in the following series: PV 14-16 (usually 15); VAV 18-20 (usually 19); OV 14-15; VAL 19-21 (usually 20-21); OA 34-36; OC 46-48; IA 42-45; IC 52-58 (Ref. 41433). |
| Biology: |
Epipelagic (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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