Grammatostomias flagellibarba Holt & Byrne, 1910

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae
Max. size:  20.6 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1281 m
Distribution:  North Atlantic: southern Ireland and Bay of Biscay to west of 45°W between 32°N-15°N.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-21; Anal soft rays: 20-24. Elongated loop with irregular zigzags in the luminous tissue (Ref. 37473).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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