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Stomiidae

Valdivia black dragon fish

Melanostomias valdiviae

Black
Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Africa
North America
Elongated
Medium

Class: Teleosts
Order: Dragonfishes and Allies
Family: Stomiidae
Genus: Melanostomias
Water type: Marine
Body shape: elongated

Distribution area

Regional overview, not a precise species range.

Conservation status (IUCN)

LCNTVUENCREWEX

Least Concern (LC)

Threats are not currently serious, and the species faces a low risk of extinction.

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