Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
14.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 10.2 cm SL (female) |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 260 m |
Eastern Central Pacific: known only from near the Hawaiian Islands. Also in New Caledonia (Ref. 86942). |
The barbel has three branches arising from the main stem (Ref. 34246). |
Epi- and mesopelagic at 65-195 m (Ref. 58302). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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