Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
Max. size: |
18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 340 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: equatorial, south of Hawaii. |
Diagnosis: |
A single, simple-branched barbel arising from the stem. The branch length is equal to or greater than the distal barbel. Heavily pigmented stem except for the part just proximal to terminal bulb; dorsal bulb pigmented except for the medial streak or fork. The terminal filaments extend well beyond tip of the bulb (Ref. 34246). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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