Odontostomias masticopogon Norman, 1930 |
photo by
Reiner, F. |
Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae | |||
Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 900 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: occurring mostly close to the continental shelf between 13°N and 11°S. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Mesopelagic (Ref. 27000). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |