Common Name
Ferocious Coralbrotula
Year Described
Møller, Schwarzhans, & Nielsen, 2004
Identification
Dorsal Fin: 56-65
Anal Fin: 46-51
Caudal Fin: 16
Pectoral Fin: 16-19
Vertebrae: 37-40
Gill Rakers: 3-4
Lateral Line: 6 dorsal, and indistinct lateral neuromasts
Diagnosed by: anterior nostril close to upper lip; lower anterior gill arch with uninterrupted long rakers. 3-4 long gill rakers. Eyes small (1.6-2.6% SL) but distinct. Dentary with a few large teeth medially. Three pairs of pseudoclaspers with the inner pair connected to the isthmus. Anterior inner pseudoclasper larger than posterior inner pseudoclasper. Outer pseudoclasper lobate. Three posterior infra-orbital pores, one upper preopercular pore, and three lower preopercular pores. Opercular spine free. Two pseudobranchial filaments. Pectoral fin relatively long (>16% SL). Predorsal area, abdomen, and outer pectoral base scaled. A handful of scales (4-6) on upper cheek, but otherwise head is naked (Møller et al., 2004).
Color
Color in life unknown. In alcohol uniform brown with dark patches behind eyes.
Size
Known specimens range from 14-29mm SL.
Habitat
Shallow coral reefs from 0-5m.
Range
Caribbean Sea: so far known from reefs off the coast of Panama.
References
Møller, P. R., W. Schwarzhans & J. G. Nielsen. 2004. Review of the American Dinematichthyini (Teleostei: Bythitidae). Part I. Dinematichthys, Gunterichthys, Typhliasina and two new gerera. aqua, Journal of Ichthyology and Aquatic Biology v. 8 (no. 4): 141-192