| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 80 - 840 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: in subtropical to temperate waters. Point data suggest it to occur from South Africa to Japan, Australia, Hawaii, and French Polynesia (RF). South China Sea, East China Sea, and water near to Taiwan (Ref.74511). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 559, 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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