Ariomma regulus

Ariomma regulus
Spotted Driftfish – Ariomma regulus
Source: FAO 2002
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
AriommatidaeAriomma regulus(Poey)1868Spotted Driftfish

Ariomma regulus

Unique Characters: Body with blotches and spots. First dorsal fin, pelvic fins, and opercle blackish. Body somewhat compressed and deep, maximum depth about 2.5 times in length.

Similar Species:

Silver-rag
Ariomma bondi

Brown Driftfish
Ariomma melanum

Ariomma bondi
Silver-rag – Ariomma bondi
Ariomma melanum
Brown Driftfish – Ariomma melanum
Source: FAO 2002

Silver-rag Ariomma bondi. Body rounded and elongate, maximum depth 3 or more times in length. Pale brown or blue dorsally with a silvery underside. Peritoneum pale. Body without spots. Scales on top of head extend only to front of pupil. Lateral-line scales 30-45, large.

Brown Driftfish Ariomma melanum. Body rounded and elongate, maximum depth 3 or more times in length. Pale brown or blue dorsally with a silvery underside. Peritoneum pale. Body without spots. Scales on top of head extend only to front of pupil. Lateral-line scales 30-45, large

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