Gulf Brotula

The species is characterized by the following: Vertebrae 11-13 + 30-33 = 42-45, dorsal fin rays 78-91, anal fin rays 56-65, the outer pseudoclasper broad, distally expanded; inner pseudoclasper branched into three slender branches, two outer v-shaped, medial one short and stout, penis with abrupt change from thick base to thin tip; opercular spine with single, sharp tip; scales on cheek small, in vertical 7-9 rows (Ref. 57883).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 78 - 91; Analsoft rays: 56 - 65; Vertebrae: 42 - 45

Common species (Ref. 34024). Found in rocky crevices (Ref. 11482).

fisheries: of no interest