| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 670 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: in tropical and subtropical waters, including the northwestern Pacific Trough (Ref. 41299). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-21; Vertebrae: 54-56. Body black; large specimens may have pale luminous patches around postorbital organ (Ref. 3982). |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 58302, 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| 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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