Mcgrouther'S Coralbrotula

The species is distinguished by having the following characters: Vertebrae 11+30=41, dorsal fin rays 73-76, anal fin rays 56-61; small eyes (1.5-2.1% SL); outer pseudoclasper with small ear-lobe extension opening inwards; inner pseudoclasper free from outer pseudoclasper, with supporter, forming a sharp, forward-inclined thorn; narrow scale patch on cheek, absence of scales on operculum; head profile slender; otolith length to height ratio 2.0-2.2 (Ref. 57884).Description: Characterized by depth of body at anal fin origin 17.3-18.7 (mean=18.0) % SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 73 - 76; Analsoft rays: 56 - 61; Vertebrae: 41

Occurs in inshore waters (Ref. 75154).

Solitary inhabitant of coral reef crevices, cryptic (Ref 90102).