Stomias affinis Günther, 1887 Günther's boafish |
photo by
Welter-Schultes, F. |
Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Stomiinae | |||
Max. size: | 21.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 3182 m | |||
Distribution: | Circumglobal in tropical and subtropical waters (Ref. 41299). Eastern Atlantic: Mauritania south to Angola. Also across the Atlantic between 0 and 20°N, extending to 35°N and 39°S in the western part (USA to Argentina). South China Sea, East China Sea and waters near to Taiwan (Ref.74511). | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal soft rays: 18-23. Small teeth on each side of mandibular symphysis. Small photophores in the body (Ref. 37473). | |||
Biology: | Some individuals may migrate to the surface at night (Ref. 27000). Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 27000. Feed mainly on myctophids (Ref. 47377). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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