Bathophilus nigerrimus Giglioli, 1882 Scaleless dragonfish |
photo by
Costa, F. |
Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae | |||
Max. size: | 12.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: off Gibraltar, Western Sahara south to Gabon including western Mediterranean; and off South Africa. Western Atlantic: between 20°N and 27°N, and from Brazil to Argentina. Indian and Pacific oceans. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-15 | |||
Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 559). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |