Melanostigma bathium
Melanostigma bathium Bussing, 1965


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Family:  Zoarcidae (Eelpouts), subfamily: Gymnelinae
Max. size:  11.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  bathypelagic; marine; depth range 370 - 2635 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Humboldt Current area in the Galapagos Islands to southern Chile. Reported to range into the Antarctic Peninsula (Ref. 51665).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Probably mesopelagic.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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