Exile snaggletooth

Astronesthes exsul

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Small

Astronesthes exsul, also known as the exile snaggletooth, is a deep sea fish in the family Stomiidae. It can be found off the northwest coast of Australia.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Dragonfishes and Allies
Family: Stomiidae
Genus: Astronesthes
Maximum length: 10.4 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: known from the type locality, 28°05'S, 40°09'E.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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