New species of Eustomias (Teleostei: Stomiidae) from the western north Atlantic, with a review of the subgenus Neostomias

• Other Authors: Sutton, Tracey T., Hartel, K. E., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists.
• Subjects: North Atlantic Ocean; Eustomias; Teleostei; Stomiidae; Species; North Atlantic
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007110; https://fau.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fau%3A31840/datastream/TN/view/New%20species%20of%20Eustomias%20%28Teleostei%3A%20Stomiidae%29%20from%20the%20western%20north%20Atlantic,%20with%20a%20review%20of%20the%20subgenus%20Neostomias.jpg

A new species of the deep-sea dragonfish genus Eustomias is described from 14 specimens from the western North Atlantic. This species belongs to the subgenus Neostomias, which is defined principally by the presence of a single pectoral ray, plus one small rudimentary ray. It is unique among members of the subgenus in having a combination of characters that includes a short mental barbel, multiple proximal bulbs on the barbel main stem, and a unique terminal bulb morphology. Analysis of similar species warrants resurrection of Eustomias monodactylus, previously placed in synonymy with Eustomias filifer. A revised key to the species of the subgenus Neostomias is provided. Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution 1528 This manuscript is an author version with the final publication available and may be cited as: Sutton, T. T., & Hartel, K. E. (2004). New species of Eustomias (Teleostei: Stomiidae) from the western north Atlantic, with a review of the subgenus Neostomias. Copeia, 1, 116-121.