| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
13.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 400 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: known only from northwest of Cape Verde (26°N 21°W). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-24; Anal soft rays: 36-36; Vertebrae: 68-68. A single, ovoid terminal bulb 1.4% SL. Barbel length 56% SL. A single short terminal filament with several side branches along its length, none with prominent bulblets. Axis of stem, main filament, and most proximal filament branch lightly pigmented. No spot usually at the base of both. External chevron-shaped or roundish striated areas unpigmented. Paired spots along dorsum not counted (Ref. 11333). |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic (Ref. 27000). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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