| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
29.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Namibia. A record from 36°S, 22°E off Cape Agulhas is probably due to mislabeling. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mesopelagic, at least in young stages; possibly benthopelagic when large. Occurs mostly close to the continental shelf. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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