Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
Max. size: |
23.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Morocco south to Gabon, and off South Africa. Western Atlantic: 35°N to 21°S, but not taken between 25°N-0° within 60°W to 40°W, or between 0°-13°S. Questionably from the Indian Ocean (Ref. 45801). |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 38-41. Eccentric projection on the distal end of the bulb (Ref. 37473). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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