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


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