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Melanostomias tentaculatus
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Stomiiformes
Family:	Stomiidae
Genus:	Melanostomias
Species:	M. tentaculatus
Binomial name
Melanostomias tentaculatus Regan & Trewavas, 1930

Melanostomias tentaculatus is a species of barbeled dragonfish. It occurs in the Eastern and Western Atlantic, as well as the Pacific and Indian oceans. In total, it has roughly 19–20 anal and 16–17 dorsal soft rays. Along with its long, slim body, it has a dull snout and a maximum length of 24 cm (9.4 in). They also inhabit waters at depths of 30–950 m (98–3,117 ft).

References

1. "WoRMS – World Register of Marine Species – Melanostomias tentaculatus (Regan & Trewavas, 1930)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
2. "Melanostomias tentaculatus, Tentacle dragonfish". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
3. "Melanostomias tentaculatus". fishesofaustralia.net.au. Retrieved 2023-03-27.

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