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Astronesthes caulophorus Regan & Trewavas, 1929 |
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| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 26.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic between 23°30'N and 24°S. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 16-19. Body black, head with small pale dots (developing with growth) behind eye and on gill cover (Ref. 3982). Barbel without apparent terminal modification (Ref. 37473). | |||
| Biology: | Mesopelagic species (Ref. 27121). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 May 2013 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||