Pacific blackdragon

Idiacanthus antrostomus

Swaying barbel on chin

Black
Temperate
Near the Equator
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Elongated
Medium

Idiacanthus antrostomus, also known as the Pacific blackdragon or black sea dragon, is a species of barbeled dragonfish (Stomiidae) inhabiting the Pacific Ocean.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Dragonfishes and Allies
Family: Stomiidae
Genus: Idiacanthus
Maximum length: 33 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: throughout most of the tropic and temperate waters, both north and south of the equator.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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