| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
20.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: one record from 13°S 9°W. Western Atlantic: off Bermuda and Brazil. Also known from the Indian and Pacific Oceans. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-24; Anal soft rays: 45-45. Branches arising from the stem of the barbel. Stem beyond the branches supporting an elongated swelling and large terminal bulb. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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