Scientific Name
Spottobrotula amaculata
Common Name
Lined cusk
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 0;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 94-96;
Anal
spines: 0;
Anal
soft rays: 71 - 73;
Vertebrae: 51 - 52. Ontogenetic change in color pattern occurs; small individuals with horizontal bands on body; bands assuming a vermiculate pattern on medium-sized fishes; becoming blotched or slightly vermiculate in large specimens. 3-4 developed gill rakers. Small body scales arranged in 130-145 regular rows along the side; base of pectorals with scales, none on bases of vertical fins. Dense, small, fleshy papillae on lips. Supraorbital pores 2; suborbital 5 ?; lateral 1; preoperculomandibular 8; temporal 1. Pyloric caeca numerous, about 45.