Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
Max. size: |
32 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range - 1860 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: 65°N (between Greenland to Iceland) to about 44°N (Ref. 4740); two records at 26°N 16°W and 11°N 24°W. Western Atlantic: between 42°N and 37°N. Northwest Atlantic: Canada (Ref. 5951). Circumglobal in the subtropical convergence south of 35°S. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19. Body slender, moderately compressed. Serial photophores small, deeply embedded in skin. Minute light organs scattered over skin of body (Ref. 37473). |
Biology: |
Mesopelagic species. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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