Astronesthes illuminatus Parin, Borodulina & Hulley, 1999

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae
Max. size:  15.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 15.5 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 120 - 2000 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Probably circumglobal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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