| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Stomiinae |
| Max. size: |
21.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 3182 m |
| Distribution: |
Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters (Ref. 41299). Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania south to Angola. Also across the Atlantic between 0 and 20°N, extending to 35°N and 39°S in the western part (USA to Argentina). South China Sea, East China Sea and waters near to Taiwan (Ref.74511). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal soft rays: 18-23. Small teeth on each side of mandibular symphysis. Small photophores in the body (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
Some individuals may migrate to the surface at night (Ref. 27000). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 27000. Feed mainly on myctophids (Ref. 47377). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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