Bathophilus irregularis Norman, 1930 |
Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae | |||
Max. size: | 12.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 650 m | |||
Distribution: | South Atlantic: Namibia to South Africa in the eastern side, and off Brazil in the western side. Also, Indian and Pacific Oceans. | |||
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Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 4468). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |