Ammocoetes: Max.size 138 mm TL. Body proportions, as percentage of TL (based on 72 specimens measuring 73-138 mm TL): prebranchial length, 6.5-8.7; branchial length, 9.3-12.8; trunk length, 50.0-54.5; tail length, 26.2-32.6. Trunk myomeres, 48-54, with high modal counts of 51-53. Body coloration unrecorded. Extent of pigmentation (- = absence to trace; + = 1% to under 25%; ++ = 25% to under 75%; +++ = 75% or more): upper lip, ++ (100% of specimens); subocular, - (36%) or + (64%); upper branchial, ++ (97%) or +++ (3%); caudal fin, + (25%) or +++ (75%). Lateral line neuromasts unpigmented. Caudal fin shape, rounded. Metamorphosing ammocoetes: 91-155 mm TL. |