Messmate

Eel-like, shallow body depth; 1 to several symphyseal fangs on dentary and premaxilla; lacking cardiform teeth, pelvic fins, and swim bladder rocker bone; a patch of ridges posteriorly on the ventral surface of the swim bladder (Ref. 34024). Precaudal vertebrae 25-29 (Ref. 34024).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 176 - 180; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 179 - 190

Uncommon species (Ref. 34024).

fisheries: of no interest