| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Stomiinae |
| Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 22 - 1314 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific (Ref. 95830). North Atlantic and off west coast of central Africa (Ref. 27363). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-22; Anal soft rays: 21-25. Body slender and black, iridescent. One tooth on each palatine (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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