Pacific Astronesthid Fish

AC discontinuous, 2 or 3 photopores ranging from 5th to 8th displaced upward. Barbel distinctly longer than head, its stem speckled with melanophores. A prominent black band extending from ventral to lateral side of caudal peduncle. Attains 12 cm SL.

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 17 - 20

Found on continental slopes and sea mountains (Ref. 41299). Benthopelagic (Ref. 58302).

一般以底拖網捕獲，不具食用經濟價值，通常做為下雜魚用。