Leptostomias multifilis Imai, 1941

Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae
Max. size:  19 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: known only from Japan.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Mesopelagic.
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 13 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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