Common Name
Tobago Coralbrotula
Year Described
Møller, Schwarzhans, & Nielsen, 2004
Identification
Dorsal Fin: 65-72
Anal Fin: 48-54
Caudal Fin: 16
Pectoral Fin: 17-19
Vertebrae: 38-40
Gill Rakers: 3
Lateral Line:
Diagnosed by: anterior nostril close to upper lip; lower anterior gill arch with uninterrupted long rakers. 3 long gill rakers. Eyes small (1.9-2.5% SL) but distinct. Dentary with large teeth posteriorly. Snout with depression above eye. Three pairs of pseudoclaspers with the inner pair connected to the isthmus. Anterior inner pseudoclasper submerged. Posterior inner clasper thorn-like. 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. Head and cheek naked (Møller et al., 2004).
Color
Color in life unknown. In alcohol, light brown with pale fins.
Size
Specimens range from 15-29mm SL.
Habitat
Shallow coral reefs from 0-10m.
Range
Known only from Tobago in the S. Caribbean Sea.
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