Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
Max. size: |
22.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 20 - 1900 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Portugal and the Azores south to Guinea, and from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Namibia. Western Atlantic: USA south to Cuba, off Puerto Rico, and off Brazil. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-30. Body elongate and very slender. Long, protrusible snout, long chin barbel bearing a single or double terminal bulbs (Ref. 37039). |
Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 4468). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 26 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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