| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 300 - 1800 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Point Conception in California, USA to Panama. Reported from Chile (Ref. 9068). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs at a minimum depth of 500 m upon reaching 5 cm in length (Ref. 54657; 82347). Feeds mainly on crustaceans (Ref. 4525). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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