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Bathophilus indicus (Brauer, 1902) |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 2260 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Mozambique Channel almost to 30°S, off Durban, South Africa and off Dampier, Western Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 14-15 | |||
| Biology: | A mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||