| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
24.58 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 805 m |
| Distribution: |
South Atlantic, Indian and Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal soft rays: 19-19; Vertebrae: 63-63 |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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