Pseudophichthys splendens

FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
CongridaePseudophichthys splendens(Lea)1913Splendid Conger

Pseudophichthys splendens

Unique Characters: Body moderately elongate. Mouth horizontal or slightly oblique; flange on upper lip rudimentary or absent. Snout length only slightly less than, to somewhat greater than diameter of eye. Anterior nostrils free; posterior nostril at or above mideye level. Pectoral fin well developed. Caudal fin not reduced; tip of tail soft and flexible. Preanal length usually less than 40% total length. Dorsal- and anal-fin rays segmented.

Inner row of maxillary and mandibular teeth not separated from outer rows by an edentulous groove; maxillary and mandibular teeth concealed when mouth closed. Maxillary and mandibular teeth in bands or in 2 rows, not forming a cutting edge. Vomerine teeth in a more or less broad patch, reaching at least halfway to posterior end of maxillary tooth patch.

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