| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
18.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: north of St. Helena Island. Western Atlantic: USA to Bahamas, and off Brazil. A Pacific record (Grandperrin & Rivaton, 1966) needs confirmation. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-25; Anal soft rays: 41-41. Barbel with three branches arising partway down the main stem (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 January 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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