| Family: |
Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
| Max. size: |
8.7 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathypelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 500 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Endemic to New South Wales, Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-23; Anal soft rays: 36-36; Vertebrae: 67-67. Two terminal bulbs separated by a distance equal to the distal bulb length. Barbel 55% SL. Terminal filament longer than 9.4% SL with the tip broken. Distal bulb large, 1.6 times length of proximal bulb. Axis of stem pigmented, dark proximally, light distally. External chevron-shaped or roundish striated area on stem well pigmented. Middorsal paired spots between occiput and dorsal-fin origin 8 (Ref. 11333). |
| Biology: |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300, 75154). |
| 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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