Erythrocles monodi

Erythrocles monodi, Crimson Rover. Source: FAO 2002.
Erythrocles monodi, Crimson Rover.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
EmmelichthyidaeErythrocles monodiPoll and Cadenat1954Crimson Rover

Erythrocles monodi

Unique Characters: Bight red body. Large eye with yellow iris. Upper jaw greatly protrusile; maxilla expanded posteriorly, scaly, and exposed when mouth is closed; supramaxilla elongate, slipping under preorbital bone when mouth is closed; jaws toothless or with a few minute, conical teeth. Dorsal fin with 11 spines and 11 or 12 rays; fin margin notched to base in front of soft portion.

Similar Species: None.