Acanthochaenus luetkenii

Stephanoberycidae, Pricklefishes. Source: FAO (2002).
Stephanoberycidae, Pricklefishes.
Source: FAO (2002).
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
StephanoberycidaeAcanthochaenus luetkeniiGill1884Fewraker Pricklefish

Acanthochaenus luetkenii

Unique Characteristics: Pelvic fins inserted nearer to anal fin than to pectoral fins. Anal fin with fewer than 12 total elements. Gill rakers on first arch 8-10 on upper arm, one at angle, and 17-20 on lower arm (total 20-31).

Similar Species: None