Epigonus ctenolepis Mochizuki & Shirakihara 1983

Well-developed opercular spine present. Body is noticeably flattened laterally, its greatest width is 70-80 percent of greatest depth. Length of the second spine on the first dorsal fin is 23-26 percent of head length (Ref. 31632). Eighth rib below tenth vertebra absent. Ctenoid scales on lateral line; about 12-14 transverse scales below lateral line. Eyes large, oval; mouth oblique (Ref. 35777).

Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 25

A mesobenthic-pelagic species living mainly above the bottom (Ref. 31632). Found on or near continental slopes and seamounts.