Allen'S Coralbrotula

Diagnosis. Vertebrae 11+32-34=43-45, dorsal fin rays 75-84, anal fin rays 60-70; outer pseudoclasper hook-shaped, hook-like extension bent outwards, with massive supporter; inner pseudoclasper anteriorly connected to outer pseudoclasper, stout, fleshy; 1 or 2, rarely 3 large scales on operculum above opercular spine aligned in single row and usually covered by mucus and skin (Ref. 57884).Description: Characterized by uniform yellowish color; eye 2.4-3.5 % SL; depth of body at origin of anal fin 16.6-20.9% SL; posterior cheek with vertically elongate scale patch (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 75 - 84; Analsoft rays: 60 - 70; Vertebrae: 43 - 45

Occurs in inshore waters (Ref. 75154).

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