Astronesthes quasiindicus Parin & Borodulina, 1996 |
Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae | |||
Max. size: | 11.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 2000 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: western Indian Ocean, north of New Guinea and near Hawaii. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal soft rays: 12-14; Vertebrae: 43-44 | |||
Biology: | Mesopelagic (Ref. 58302). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |