Ammocoetes: Max. size 158 mm TL. Body proportions, as percentage of TL (based on 24 specimens measuring 91-158 mm TL): prebranchial length, 7.6-9.3; branchial length, 11.8-13.8; trunk length, 50.5-54.4; tail length, 23.3-28.5. Trunk myomeres, 52-56. Extent of pigmentation (- = absence to trace; + = 1% to under 25%; ++ = 25% to under 75%; +++ = 75% or more): upper lip, - (11% of specimens) or + (68%) or ++ (21%); lower prebranchial, - (4%) or + (7%) or ++ (29%) or +++ (61%); upper branchial, + (43%) or ++ (46%) or +++ (11%); caudal fin, + (36%) or ++ (57%) or +++ (7%). Additionally, the lower lip (++) and the ventral branchial region (+ or ++) are pigmented. Lateral line neuromasts unpigmented. Caudal fin shape, rounded. Metamorphosing ammocoetes: lengths unrecorded (Ref. 89241). |