Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae |
21 cm TL (male/unsexed); 21.2 cm SL (female) |
bathypelagic; depth range 12 - 4000 m |
Circumpolar between 30° and 40°S. |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-17; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 12-18. Black in color with pale luminous patches, which develop with growth, on dorsal and ventral caudal peduncle and other parts of body (Ref. 3982). |
Mesopelagic species (Ref. 7300). |
Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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