Eustomias furcifer Regan & Trewavas, 1930

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae
Max. size:  20.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: one record from 13°S 9°W. Western Atlantic: off Bermuda and Brazil. Also known from the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-24; Anal soft rays: 45-45. Branches arising from the stem of the barbel. Stem beyond the branches supporting an elongated swelling and large terminal bulb.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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