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Photonectes caerulescens Regan & Trewavas, 1930 Bulbless dragonfish |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 15 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 2000 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: a single record at 6°N 25°W. Western Atlantic: Caribbean Sea and southern parts. Also known from the Indian and Pacific Oceans. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-18; Anal soft rays: 21-21. Dorsal and anal rays conspicuous, not covered with thick skin. Barbel short, without distinct bulb. Presence of midventral blue luminous band (Ref. 37473). | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic (Ref. 7300, 75154) at ca. 800 m (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||