Eustomias lipochirus Regan & Trewavas, 1930
Eustomias lipochirus
photo by SFSA

 Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Melanostomiinae
 Max. size:  23.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  pelagic-oceanic
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Morocco south to Gabon, and off South Africa. Western Atlantic: 35°N to 21°S, but not taken between 25°N-0° within 60°W to 40°W, or between 0°-13°S. Questionably from the Indian Ocean (Ref. 45801).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-25; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 38-41. Eccentric projection on the distal end of the bulb (Ref. 37473).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 15.07.94
 Modified by: Froese, Rainer - 22.09.08
 Checked by: Agustin, Liza Q. - 25.07.94

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