Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 70 - 100 m |
Northwest Atlantic: Caribbean, off Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Gulf of Mexico. |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal soft rays: 18-18. Body moderately elongate and slender. Short, blunt, non-protrusible snout. Black in color (Ref. 37039). Chin barbel 2 to 2.5 times head length, unpigmented except at base (Ref. 37473). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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