| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1281 m |
| Distribution: |
North Atlantic: southern Ireland and Bay of Biscay to west of 45°W between 32°N-15°N. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-21; Anal soft rays: 20-24. Elongated loop with irregular zigzags in the luminous tissue (Ref. 37473). |
| 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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