| Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 2000 m |
| Eastern Atlantic: a single record at 6°N 25°W. Western Atlantic: Caribbean Sea and southern parts. Also known from the Indian and Pacific Oceans. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-18; Anal soft rays: 21-21. Dorsal and anal rays conspicuous, not covered with thick skin. Barbel short, without distinct bulb. Presence of midventral blue luminous band (Ref. 37473). |
| Mesopelagic (Ref. 7300, 75154) at ca. 800 m (Ref. 58302). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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