Arnoglossus japonicus Hubbs 1915

Snout sharp. Maxillary extending to below or beyond middle of lower eye. No gill rakers on upper limb. Cycloid scales on ocular side. Caudal fin having 3 simple upper and lower rays. No dark blotch on pectoral and pelvic fins. Second dorsal fin ray elongated in male.

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 99 - 106; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 76 - 83

Inhabits bottoms with broken coral, shell, pebbles, and gray mud. Feeds on bottom-living animals.

Inhabits bottoms with broken coral, shell, pebbles, and gray mud. Feeds on bottom-living animals.

fisheries: of no interest