| Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| 37.6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-oceanic; marine |
| Eastern Atlantic: Azores south to Mauritania. Western Atlantic: from about 30°N to 24°N between 70°W and 60°W (Ref. 4740). Tentatively identified in the Indian and Pacific. Status of this species is not yet firmly established. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal soft rays: 23-23. Body very elongate and slender. Short, blunt nonprotrusible snout. Long chin barbel bearing series of filaments on stem (Ref. 37039). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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