| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
18.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: east of Bermuda and in the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal soft rays: 35-37. Body elongate and slender. Snout protrusible. Long chin barbel, slender, terminal bulb preceded by long simple filament. Barbel stem has little or no pigment. Black in color (Ref. 37039). |
| Biology: |
Feeds on midwater fishes (Ref. 37039). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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