Eustomias bituberoides Gibbs, Clarke & Gomon, 1983

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae
Max. size:  14.1 cm SL (male/unsexed); 12.2 cm SL (female)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1050 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: off Oahu, Hawaii, about 12°N, 150°W.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-23; Anal soft rays: 37-37; Vertebrae: 67-67. Two terminal bulbs separated by an interspace (0.6-2 times length of distal bulb). Barbel 79-136% SL. Terminal filament long, about 20% SL, without side branches. Distal bulb 1-1.6 times length of proximal bulb. Axis of stem and external chevron-shaped or roundish striated areas on stem usually darkly pigmented. Middorsal paired spots between occiput and dorsal-fin origin 8 (Ref. 11333).
Biology:  Epi- and mesopelagic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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