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Photonectes distichodon Prokofiev, 2019 |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal soft rays: 20-21; Vertebrae: 51-51. This species is distinguished by the following characters: pectoral fin with 2 two rays; serial dentition of praemaxillare, 4 (5?) teeth in external row on praemaxillare; total vertebrae 51; no blue luminous tissue on body; with very small chin barbel in adult specimens (1.4-2.4% SL for SL16.7-17.5 cm SL); distinct terminal bulb that does not protrude beyond the stem and carries intensely pigmented terminal filament (Ref. 125186). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||