Chauliodus pammelas Alcock, 1892

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Chauliodontinae
Max. size:  19.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 400 - 2500 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf Of Aden, Gulf of Oman, Arabian and Maldive areas.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Anal spines: 11-12
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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