Astronesthes nigroides Gibbs & Aron, 1960

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae
Max. size:  12.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: 35°N, 152°E.
Diagnosis:  Vertebrae: 50-52. Posterior edge of operculum lacking in concavity. Spot of bright tissue occupies almost the entire surface of the operculum. Photophores in the following series: PV 14-16 (usually 15); VAV 18-20 (usually 19); OV 14-15; VAL 19-21 (usually 20-21); OA 34-36; OC 46-48; IA 42-45; IC 52-58 (Ref. 41433).
Biology:  Epipelagic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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