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Borostomias panamensis Regan & Trewavas, 1929 Panama snaggletooth |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathypelagic; marine; depth range 300 - 1800 m, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Point Conception in California, USA to Panama. Reported from Chile (Ref. 9068). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs at a minimum depth of 500 m upon reaching 5 cm in length (Ref. 54657; 82347). Feeds mainly on crustaceans (Ref. 4525). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 July 2019 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||