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Odontostomias micropogon Norman, 1930 |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 29.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Namibia. A record from 36°S, 22°E off Cape Agulhas is probably due to mislabeling. | |||
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| Biology: | Mesopelagic, at least in young stages; possibly benthopelagic when large. Occurs mostly close to the continental shelf. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||