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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 | |||