| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
9.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1500 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: off the west coast of Sumatra. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-24; Anal soft rays: 38-38; Vertebrae: 66-66. Two terminal bulbs separated by a long interspace, 2-3 times length of distal bulb. Barbel length increasing with size from 43-60% SL. Relatively long filaments 4, arising together from distal end of distal bulb or from a short stem, with long inclusions as well as rounded bulblets. Distal bulb equal in length to proximal-bulb. Axis of stem with some pigment, but light or unpigmented before proximal bulb; between bulbs pigment noticeably darker at base of distal bulb, forming a spot or small cap. External chevron-shaped or roundish striated areas pigmented or not. Middorsal paired spots between occiput and dorsal-fin origin 8 or 9 (Ref. 11333). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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