Karin'S Coralbrotula

This species is characterized by the following: Vertebrae 11-12+32-35=43-46, dorsal fin rays 78-83, anal fin rays 61-68; very large eyes (2.7-3.8% SL), D/V 7; outer pseudoclasper large, about 1 1/2 length of inner pseudoclasper, wing-shaped, flat and its posterior part strongly bent backward; inner pseudoclasper joined to outer pseudoclasper anteriorly, long, single-pointed tip strongly extending over anterior part of inner pseudoclasper; scale patch on cheek with 5-6 scale rows on upper cheek, large scale patch on operculum continuous above and below opercular spine; head high, usually high-necked; otolith length to height ratio 2.0-2.1 (Ref. 57884).Description: Characterized by depth of body at anal fin origin 16.4-20.4 (mean= 18.7) % SL; long and curved penis (Ref. 90102).

Dorsal soft rays (total): 78 - 83; Analsoft rays: 61 - 68; Vertebrae: 43 - 46

Solitary inhabitant of coral reef crevices to at least 16 m depth, cryptic (Ref 90102).