Eustomias obscurus Vaillant, 1884
Eustomias obscurus
photo by Reiner, F.

 Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae
 Max. size:  22.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 20 - 1900 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Portugal and the Azores south to Guinea, and from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Namibia. Western Atlantic: USA south to Cuba, off Puerto Rico, and off Brazil.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-30. Body elongate and very slender. Long, protrusible snout, long chin barbel bearing a single or double terminal bulbs (Ref. 37039).
 Biology:  Mesopelagic species (Ref. 4468).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 16.07.94
 Modified by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 14.07.08
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 25.07.94

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