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Stomias atriventer Garman, 1899 Black-belly dragonfish |
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photo by
Briones-Mendoza, J. |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Stomiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 1500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: California, USA to Mexico (Ref. 2850) and Chile (Ref. 27363). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-22; Vertebrae: 69-74. Body black to dark brown. Barbel stem pale, one black spot at base of bulb. Bulb pale, filament black (Ref. 27363). | |||
| Biology: | Usually found at less than 305 m depth (Ref. 2850). Feed mainly on crustaceans and lanternfishes (Ref. 4525). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35900). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||