Ammocoetes: Max. size 169 mm TL. Body proportions, as percentage of TL (based on 35 specimens measuring 110-169 mm TL): prebranchial length, 5.7-8.2; branchial length, 8.8-11.8; trunk length, 53.0-62.6; tail length, 22.7-30.0. Trunk myomeres, 55-59. Extent of pigmentation (- = absence to trace; + = 1% to under 25%; ++ = 25% to under 75%; +++ = 75% or more): upper lip, ++ (69% of specimens) or +++ (31%); subocular, - (6%), + (6%) or ++ (89%); upper branchial, +++ (100%); caudal fin, ++ (86%) or +++ (14%). Lateral line neuromasts darkly pigmented at least by 162 mm TL. Caudal fin shape, rounded. Metamorphosing ammocoetes: 137 mm TL. |