Andamia reyi (Sauvage 1880)

Description: Dorsal fin XIV-XV, 19-20, spines with filamentous tips, the 2nd dorsal spine elongated particularly in males; anal fin II, 23-24; pectoral rays 15; pelvic fin I,4; unbranched caudal rays; last anal ray bound to caudal fin by a membrane. Mouth with numerous movable jaw teeth; crenulated lips margin; lower lip with fleshy disc, cup-shaped. Males with occipital crest, eye tentacle small and branched. Body elongate; depth at anal fin origin 7.8-8.2 in SL. Body with chevron dark markings; dorsal spots white along the back; eyebar oblique, behind the eye (Ref. 90102).

Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 14 - 15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19 - 20; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 23 - 24

Intertidal, found in rocky shorelines (Ref. 90102). Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).