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. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 4468). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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