| Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| 29.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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bathypelagic; marine |
| Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Namibia. A record from 36°S, 22°E off Cape Agulhas is probably due to mislabeling. |
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| Mesopelagic, at least in young stages; possibly benthopelagic when large. Occurs mostly close to the continental shelf. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 May 2013 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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