| Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 2260 m |
| Indo-Pacific: Mozambique Channel almost to 30°S, off Durban, South Africa and off Dampier, Western Australia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15 |
| A mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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