Evermannella indica

Evermannellidae, Sabertooth. Source: FAO (2002).
Evermannellidae, Sabertooth.
Source: FAO (2002).
Evermannella indica, Tropical Sabertooth. Source: Johnson (1982).
Evermannella indica, Tropical Sabertooth.
Source: Johnson (1982).
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
EvermannellidaeEvermannella indicaBrauer1906Tropical Sabertooth

All Evermannella Species: Eyes tubular, directed dorsally; aperture in adipose eyelid greatly exceeds lens diameter. At least some jaw teeth with barbed tips.

Evermannella indica

Unique Characteristics: Anal-fin rays 27-32.

Similar Species: Nice Sabertooth, Evermannella balbo. Anal-fin rays 33-37.

Reference:

Johnson, R.K. 1982. Fishes of the families Evermannellidae and Scorpelarchidae: systematics, morphology, interrelationships, and zoogeography. Fieldiana: Zoology New Series Publication 1334. 252 pp.