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Eustomias furcifer Regan & Trewavas, 1930 |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 20.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: one record from 13°S 9°W. Western Atlantic: off Bermuda and Brazil. Also known from the Indian and Pacific Oceans. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-24; Anal soft rays: 45-45. Branches arising from the stem of the barbel. Stem beyond the branches supporting an elongated swelling and large terminal bulb. | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||