| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 2000 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: western Indian Ocean, north of New Guinea and near Hawaii. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal soft rays: 12-14; Vertebrae: 43-44 |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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