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Stomiidae

Smallhead snaggletooth

Neonesthes microcephalus

  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Indian Ocean
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Elongated
  • Medium
Family
Stomiidae
Maximum length
17.2 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: south of about 3°N, mostly south of 15°S. Across the south Atlantic between 15° and 40°S. One specimen known from 3°S-26°W. Also known from the southern Indian and west Pacific oceans and off Hawaii.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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