| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
11.7 cm SL (male/unsexed); 13.3 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 500 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: the Caribbean. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-24; Anal soft rays: 38-38; Vertebrae: 69-69. Two terminal bulbs separated by an interspace (1-1.9 times length of distal bulb). Barbel very long, 95-152% SL in large specimens over 8 cm, 78% at 7 cm. Terminal filament long, up to 25% SL with 1-3 (usually 2) short branches near the base, these branches with tiny bulblets but without swollen tips. Distal bulb 1-1.7 times length of proximal bulb. Axis of stem and external chevron-shaped or roundish striated markings light to moderately pigmented. Middorsal paired spots between occiput and dorsal-fin origin 8 or 9 (Ref. 11333). |
| Biology: |
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| 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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