Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
50 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
bathypelagic; marine |
Circumglobal: In subtropical waters; southern hemisphere. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 22-24 |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2018 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
First record in the Chathams Island (Ref. 45493). Also recorded from Northeastern and Eastern Chatham Rise (Ref. 87166). Voucher specimen(s) held at the NMNZ. |
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