Ammocoetes: Max.size 160 mm TL. Body proportions, as percentage of TL (based on 26 specimens measuring 110-160 mm TL): prebranchial length, 6.7-7.7; branchial length, 9.6-11.4; trunk length, 54.4-57.8; tail length, 24.5-29.2. Trunk myomeres, 55-60, with a strong mode of 58. Body coloration unrecorded. Extent of pigmentation (- = absence to trace; + = 1% to under 25%; ++ = 25% to under 75%; +++ = 75% or more): upper lip, ++ (100% of specimens); subocular, - (8%), + (73%) or ++ (19%); upper branchial, +++ (100%); caudal fin, ++ (96%) or +++ (4%). Lateral line neuromasts darkly pigmented at least by 153 mm TL. Caudal fin shape, rounded. Metamorphosing ammocoetes: lengths unrecorded. |