Stomias colubrinus Garman, 1899

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Stomiinae
Max. size:  40 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathydemersal; marine; depth range 22 - 1314 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific (Ref. 95830). North Atlantic and off west coast of central Africa (Ref. 27363).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-22; Anal soft rays: 21-25. Body slender and black, iridescent. One tooth on each palatine (Ref. 37473).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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