| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
| Max. size: |
21 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 100 - 3178 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: including the Philippine Sea (Ref. 41299). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-16; Vertebrae: 45-49 |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
Reported from the Sulu Sea (Ref. 41299). |
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