Leptaulopus damasi (Tanaka 1915)

Distinguished from other Aulopus species of Japan in having fewer dorsal fin rays, and its orbit that is less than snout length. Second dorsal ray in males not prolonged; pyloric caeca 9-13 (Ref. 31559).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 8 - 9