Melanostomias globulifer Fowler, 1934
Brightchin dragonfish

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 544 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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