Machida'S Coralbrotula

The species is characterized by having Vertebrae 11+29-31 (32)=40-42 (43), dorsal fin rays 66-77, anal fin rays 50-64; large eyes (2.4-3.3% SL), D/V 6-7; outer pseudoclasper long, thick, with almost straight hook-like extension in ventral view; inner pseudoclasper anteriorly joined to outer pseudoclasper, broad, its supporter extended as distinct thorn to nearly length of extension of outer pseudoclasper; moderately wide scale patch on cheek with 5-6 scale rows on upper cheek, 0-2 scales on operculum above opercular spine; head is slender, broad; otolith length to height ratio 2.0-2.1; sulcus short, ratio otolith length to sulcus length 2.3-2.5 (Ref. 57884).Description: Characterized by depth of body at anal fin origin 14.4-20.5 (mean=17.6) % SL (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 66 - 77; Analsoft rays: 50 - 64; Vertebrae: 40 - 43

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