| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 540 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: off St. Helena. Western Atlantic: Bahamas, Cuba and one record at 27°S 27°W. Also, Indian and Pacific Oceans. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Dark grey, almost black (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic at ca. 265 m (Ref. 58302). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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