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Astronesthes nigroides Gibbs & Aron, 1960 |
| Family: | Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes), subfamily: Astronesthinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: 35°N, 152°E. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Vertebrae: 50-52. Posterior edge of operculum lacking in concavity. Spot of bright tissue occupies almost the entire surface of the operculum. Photophores in the following series: PV 14-16 (usually 15); VAV 18-20 (usually 19); OV 14-15; VAL 19-21 (usually 20-21); OA 34-36; OC 46-48; IA 42-45; IC 52-58 (Ref. 41433). | |||
| Biology: | Epipelagic (Ref. 58302). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||