| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
30 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 300 - 2630 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Nunavut south to Bay of Biscay including western Mediterranean. Elsewhere, Southern Ocean from 35°S to 65°S. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-13; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-17. Body black in color, lacks well developed pale patches (Ref. 3982). Lack of high arch in photophores behind anal base and presence of double postorbital organ (Ref. 37473). |
| Biology: |
An oceanic and mesopelagic species usually found deeper than 500 m during the day (Ref. 2802). Feeds on midwater fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 2802). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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