Astronesthes indopacificus Parin & Borodulina, 1997
Indo-Pacific snaggletooth
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 Family:  Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae
 Max. size:  21 cm SL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  bathypelagic; depth range 100 - 3178 m
 Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: including the Philippine Sea (Ref. 41299).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 13-16; Vertebrae: 45-49
 Biology:  Mesopelagic species (Ref. 75154).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:  Reported from the Sulu Sea (Ref. 41299).

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 15.03.99
 Modified by: Ortañez, Auda Kareen - 29.08.08

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