Ammocoetes: Max. size 175 mm TL. Body proportions, as percentage of TL (based on 72 specimens measuring 29-175 mm TL): prebranchial length, 5.5-13.8; branchial length, 8.7-17.2; trunk length, 46.7-55.5; tail length, 20.2-28.0. Trunk myomeres, 57-65. Extent of pigmentation (- = absence to trace; + = 1% to under 25%; ++ = 25% to under 75%; +++ = 75% or more): upper lip, + (4% of specimens) or ++ (87%) or +++ (9%); subocular, + (2%) or ++ (11%) or +++ (87%); lower prebranchial + (9%) or ++ (40%) or +++ (51%); upper branchial, + (9%) or ++ (21%) or +++ (70%); lower branchial, + (% not known); caudal fin, + (21%) or ++ (55%) or +++ (23%); tongue precursor bulb, - (71%) or + (24%) or ++ (6%). Caudal fin shape, rounded or spade-like. Metamorphosing ammocoetes: lengths unrecorded (Ref. 89241). |