Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae |
18.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
bathypelagic; depth range 0 - 340 m |
Eastern Pacific: equatorial, south of Hawaii. |
A single, simple-branched barbel arising from the stem. The branch length is equal to or greater than the distal barbel. Heavily pigmented stem except for the part just proximal to terminal bulb; dorsal bulb pigmented except for the medial streak or fork. The terminal filaments extend well beyond tip of the bulb (Ref. 34246). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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harmless |
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