| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Stomiinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 1500 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: California, USA to Mexico (Ref. 2850) and Chile (Ref. 27363). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-22; Vertebrae: 69-74. Body black to dark brown. Barbel stem pale, one black spot at base of bulb. Bulb pale, filament black (Ref. 27363). |
| Biology: |
Usually found at less than 305 m depth (Ref. 2850). Feed mainly on crustaceans and lanternfishes (Ref. 4525). Oviparous, with planktonic eggs and larvae (Ref. 35900). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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