Scientific Name
Butis koilomatodon
Common Name
Mud sleeper
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 8;
Anal
spines: 1;
Anal
soft rays: 8. Dark brown, scales edged in dark brown; body with 4-5 oblique bands; anterior part of 1st dorsal fin dark, 2nd dorsal and caudal fin with alternating dark brown and white spots, anal and pelvic fins dusky to black, pectorals clear (Ref. 5493). Females with more distinct bands and lighter fins (Ref. 5493).