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Bathophilus schizochirus Regan & Trewavas, 1930 |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 540 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: off St. Helena. Western Atlantic: Bahamas, Cuba and one record at 27°S 27°W. Also, Indian and Pacific Oceans. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Dark grey, almost black (Ref. 37473). | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic at ca. 265 m (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||