Stomias nebulosus Alcock, 1889
Alcock's boafish
photo by Gloerfelt-Tarp, T.

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Stomiinae
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 640 - 730 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: occurs in tropical and subtropical waters. South China Sea (Ref.74511).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-26. Body iridescent silver in color (Ref. 3980).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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