Leptostomias bermudensis Beebe, 1932

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae
Max. size:  26.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic-oceanic; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Bermuda.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-20; Anal soft rays: 24-25. Body elongate and very slender. Short and blunt nonprotrusible snout. Long chin barbel bearing an elongated asymmetrical bulb (Ref. 37039).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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