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Melanostomias valdiviae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Stomiiformes
Family:	Stomiidae
Genus:	Melanostomias
Species:	M. valdiviae
Binomial name
Melanostomias valdiviae Brauer, 1902

Melanostomias valdiviae is a species of dragonfish native to the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. This long and thin fish is bathypelagic, and can be found in depths of 40–1,600 m (130–5,250 ft). The species can grow up to 24.1 cm (9.5 in). Its hue is black and it has a dull snout.

References

1. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Melanostomias valdiviae Brauer, 1902". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
2. "Melanostomias valdiviae, Valdivia black dragon fish". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
3. "Melanostomias valdiviae". fishesofaustralia.net.au. Retrieved 2023-03-27.

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