Lepadichthys ctenion Briggs & Link 1963

Dorsal fin joined to the caudal but the anal fin free; anus closer to origin of anal fin than to rear margin of disc; six shallow, pointed gill rakers on second gill arch; upper attachment of gill membrane opposite 6th (6-7) pectoral ray; caudal rays 12 (Ref. 42101). Bright orange, snout and cheeks dark red (Ref. 42101).

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 11 - 12