Astronesthes splendidus Brauer, 1902
Splendid snaggletooth
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 Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae
 Max. size:  12 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 1 - 800 m
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-14; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 18-20. No large luminous patch on opercular bones. Body uniformly black. AC photopores forming a continuous, but distinctly arched line. IP and the anterior PV forming a straight line. Maxillary teeth 20 to 21. Barbel with bulb bearing several filaments.
 Biology:  Epi- and mesopelagic (Ref. 58302).
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 02.06.94
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 14.05.10
 Checked by: Binohlan, Crispina B. - 28.08.94

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